Kid's Cotton Lid with Rolled Brim

Fits ages 6 - 8 years

Dedicated to the Kids of Children's Hospital – Seattle, WA

Lionbrand Cotton - worsted weight, one main color & one contrast color – approx. 3 oz. total;  great for using up odd bits of yarn

Size 11 - 16" circular needles

Size 8 - 16" circular needles

Size 8 double pointed needles

Tapestry needle

Measuring tape

Scissors

Abbreviations:

CO – Cast on        st (s) – stitch (es)                    

BO – Bind off       dec – decrease

K – Knit               rep – repeat                            

P – Purl

CO 80 sts onto size 11 needles, join being careful not to twist & place marker. K first row, then switch to size 8 needles & K 8 more rows – 9 total.  Switch to contrast color, & P next row, then continue alternating rows with K & P making the next 8 rows in Garter st. End with a K row - switch back to main color, P one row, then K until piece measures 6 inches from first row. 

Decrease as follows, switching to double points when needed:

Row 1- K2tog, K8, rep around.

Row 2 & all even rows - K.

Row 3 - K2tog, K7, rep around.

Row 5- K2tog, K6, rep around.

Repeat in this pattern until 16 sts remain.  K2tog until 4 sts left, cut yarn leaving about 5 " or so, thread onto tapestry needle & run through remaining sts.  Tie off & weave in ends.

Options: Use a different stitch for stripe, such as seed stitch, or add extra stripes in different colors.

© Iris Morrison – Warm ‘N Fuzzy Fiber Arts May 2006. All rights reserved.  This pattern and any items made from it is intended for charity work only and may not be sold or used for commercial purposes ever...in other words, make and give these hats to kids that truly need them & rack up those karma points.

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