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Roll Brim Hat
Roll Brim HatThis pattern is an adaptation of Claudia Krisniski's lovely Roll Brim Hat Pattern originally created by her for a gauge of 4.5 sts = 1" using Lamb's Pride Worsted. Claudia is the owner of Countrywool

To fit head sizes: Small(Medium,Large), 19-20(21-22,23-24)"
Directions are for smallest size with larger sizes in brackets. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.

Materials:
1 skein any knitting worsted weight yarn (3.5 oz/100 g approx. = 220 yards/200 metres)
Four 4.5 mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge
marker, darning needle

Gauge: 20 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10 cm over stockinette st

Finished measurements:
Circumference 19.25(20.5,21.5)"
Length with unrolled brim 9.5(9.75,10)"

Terms:
dpn(s) - double-pointed needle(s)
k - knit
k2tog - knit 2 stitches together
p - purl
pm - place marker
rnd(s) - round(s)
st(s) - stitch(es)

Instructions:
Cast on 96(102,108) sts distributing evenly over 3 needles, pm and join. Work in stockinette st for 6". 40 rows

Crown:
Rnd 1: *K14(15,16), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 90(96,102) sts
Rnd 2 and every even-numbered round, k.
Rnd 3: *K13(14,15), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 84(90,96) sts
Rnd 5: *K12(13,14), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 78(84,90) sts
Rnd 7: *K11(12,13), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 72(78,84) sts
Rnd 9: *K10(11,12), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 66(72,78) sts
Rnd 11: *K9(10,11), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 60(66,72) sts
Rnd 13: *K8(9,10), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 54(60,66) sts
Rnd 15: *K7(8,9), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 48(54,60) sts

Medium(Large), Rnd 17: *K7(8), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 48(54) sts
Large, Rnd 19: *K7, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 48 sts

All sizes, Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 42 sts
Rnd 2: *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 36 sts
Rnd 3: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 30 sts
Rnd 4: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 24 sts
Rnd 5: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 18 sts
Rnd 6: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 12 sts
Rnd 7: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 6 sts

Cut yarn and draw through last 6 sts, fasten off.

Copyright © 1999 Brenda Zuk
This pattern is for personal use only and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes without permission. You may print a copy for yourself, distribute amongst your friends as long as you keep this copyright info included with the pattern. Do not post this pattern to other internet websites.

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