Gauge
About 3 stitches to the inch (2.5cm).
With round needle, cast on 60 stitches and join, being careful not to twist.
Knit in rib pattern (knit 3, purl 2) for about 2 inches, then continue in stockinette until piece measures about 5 to (12cm)from the beginning.
Decrease rows:
1. Knit 8, knit 2 tog, repeat around
2. and all even rows: knit
3. Knit 7, knit 2 tog, repeat around
5. Knit 6, knit 2 tog, repeat around
7. Knit 5, knit 2 tog, repeat around
9. Knit 4, knit 2 tog, repeat around
11. Knit 3, knit 2 tog, repeat around
13. Knit 2, knit 2 tog, repeat around
15. Knit 1, knit 2 tog, repeat around
17. Knit 2 tog around
Cut yarn and draw through remaining 6 stitches, pull tight and fasten off on inside.
Fold cuff up on bottom to fit.
This project was contributed by Joan Fernbach, fernbacj@tardis.union.edu
By Shellie Wilson. Shellie is the chief creative editor for Craftbits.
thank you for this simple pattern i do knit for charity too I knit a lot of hats this is a standard I may have to increase it to fit the one I am making it for He has a large head Thanks Gay
very easy and fast to knit and can be made to fit a teen ager.