For February, I made a quick hat out of Cherub Chunky Wave – a new color effect for Cherub Chunky with a gradation wave. Cherub Chunky Wave is a nylon-acrylic blend that is easy care – machine wash and dry making it perfect for charity knitting and gift giving. We will be giving away 3 kits (2 skeins of Cherub Chunky Wave in each) – 2 through the Cascade Yarns Facebook page and 1 through the Blog. To enter on the Blog, please comment with the last person/organization you gave a handmade item to. The winner will be drawn at 3 pm PST on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
Materials
1 skein Cherub Chunky Wave (55% Nylon/45% Acrylic – 137 yds/100 g)
US 8 16″ Circular Needles
US 10 16″ Circular Needles
US 10 DPNs (Double Pointed Needles)
Stitch Marker
Yarn Needle
Abbreviations
K – Knit
P – Purl
K2tog – Knit 2 Together
Sts – Stitches
Gauge
Approx 4 sts = 1″ in Stockinette (unstretched)
With US 8 circular needle, Cast On 63, 72, 81 sts (Child, Adult – S/M, Adult L)
Place Stitch Marker to show beginning of round
Start Ribbing
K2, P1 (repeat around)
Continue until 1″, 1.5″, 1.5″ from cast on
Change to US 10 Circular Needle
Start Pattern
K for 6 rounds
P for 2 rounds
Repeat these 8 rounds 4, 5, 5 times
Start decreases (change to DPNs when necessary)
1 – K7, K2tog
2 – K6, K2tog
3 – K5, K2tog
4 – K4, K2tog
5 – K3, K2tog
6 – K2, K2tog
7 – K1, K2tog
8 – K2tog
Cut yarn, weave in ends.