In April 2019, I crafted another hat using Cantata, a fun, multi-seasonal yarn with a unique construction (a cotton cage with Superwash Merino Wool blown inside). This yarn offers a heathery denim look that pairs well with great stitch definition in a soft, lightweight texture. The stitch pattern is a swirling, slightly lacy rib that moves in a diagonal direction.
Materials Needed:
- 1 hank Cantata (70% Cotton / 30% Superwash Merino Wool – 218 yds/100 g) – #13 Purple
- US 7 – 16″ circular needles
- US 9 – 16″ circular needles and DPNs
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle to weave in ends
Abbreviations:
K = Knit
P = Purl
K2tog = Knit 2 together
YO = Yarn over
Sizes:
Teen/Small Adult, Medium/Large Adult
Instructions:
1. With US 7, cast on 80, 96 sts
- Join in the round, careful not to twist
- Place marker to show beginning of round
- Work P4, K4 until 1.5″, 2″ from cast-on edge
2. Change to US 9
- P4, K12 for 2 rounds
3. Start pattern:
Row 1: P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1, YO, K1
Row 2: P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1, YO, K2
Row 3: P4, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1, YO, P1, K2
Row 4: P4, K1, P1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1, YO, K1, P1, K2
Row 5: P4, K1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1, YO, P1, K1, P1, K2
Row 6: P4, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K1, YO, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2
4. Start decreases (change to DPNs when necessary)
Round 1: P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K2], repeat to end of round.
Round 2: P4, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2tog, P1, K1, P1, K2tog], repeat to end of round.
Round 3: [P4, K1, P1, K1, K2tog, P1, K2tog], repeat to end of round.
Round 4: [P4, K1, K2tog, K2tog], repeat to end of round.
Round 5: [P4, K2tog], repeat to end of round.
Round 6: [P3, K2tog], repeat to end of round.
Round 7: [P2, K2tog], repeat to end of round.
Round 8: [P1, K2tog], repeat to end of round.
Round 9: [K2tog], repeat to end of round.
5. Finish:
- Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches.
- Weave in ends.
Happy Making,
