BRETON
YARN USED
TOFT DK
2 balls in orange (MC)
1 ball in silver (CC)
ABOUT THE YARN
DK; 55m per 25g ball; 100% wool
TENSION
20 sts x 26 rows = 10cm measured over
St st
NEEDLES USED
4.5mm DPNs
OTHER SUPPLIES
stitch marker
SIZING
one size
44cm circumference x 25cm high (laid flat)
ABBREVIATIONS
See page 27 for all abbreviations
Brim
With MC, cast on 88 sts. Join to work in the
rnd, being careful not to twist. Pm to mark
beg of rnd.
Rnds 1-2: Ktbl.
Rnds 3-8: With MC, knit.
Rnds 9-10: With CC, knit.
Rnds 11-19: With MC, knit.
Rnds 20-22: With CC, knit.
Rnds 23-30: With MC, knit.
Rnds 31-34: With CC, knit.
Rnds 35-41: With MC, knit.
Rnds 42-47: With CC, knit.
Rnds 48-52: With MC, knit.
Rnds 53-60: With CC, knit.Shape crown
Break CC and cont in MC only.
Rnd 61: *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. 66 sts
Rnd 62: Knit.
Rnd 63: *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. 44 sts
Rnd 64: Knit.
Rnd 65: [K2tog] 22 times. 22 sts
Rnd 66: [K2tog] 11 times. 11 sts
Break yarn and thread through rem sts.
Pull tight to fasten.Finishing
Block to measurements and weave in ends.Practise moving from one colour to another with this easy hat. Made in DK
wool, this hat is perfect for those days when you want an extra layer with you
How to... join a new colour
Step 1
Knit in colour A to the end of the round. Join
colour B by inserting the RH needle into the
next st on the LH needle and looping it over
the RH needle. Do not tie a knot.Step 2
Knit in B until the next colour is required.
If necessary, pull the tail end gently
enough to stop the st unravelling but not
too tightly as to pucker the knitting.