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lion brand® wool-ease® thick & quick® snowball knit hat

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Step 1

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
- Finished Circumference: About 17½" [44.5 cm]. Will stretch to fit a range of sizes
- Finished Length: About 8" [20.5 cm]
GAUGE: 10 sts = about 4" [10 cm] over Rnd 1 of pattern; be sure to check your gauge
NOTES:
- Hat is worked in one piece and then seamed.
- Pom-pom is tied to the top of the finished hat.
HAT:
Loosely cast on 44 sts.
Row 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Rep Row 1 until piece measures about 7 in. (18 cm) from beginning.
Shape Crown (Top of Hat)
Next Row (Right Side): K2tog across the row – you’ll have 22 sts.
Next Row: P2tog across the row – you’ll have 11 sts.
Next Row: Knit the first st, then k2tog to end of row – you’ll have 6 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail into blunt needle, then draw through remaining 6 sts, and pull to close the top of hat.
Knot securely, then sew sides of piece together to make the hat.
FINISHING:
Following package directions, make a large pom-pom and tie to top of hat.
Weave in yarn ends.

Step 2

ABBREVIATIONS:
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 Stitches Together
P = Purl
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
P2tog = Purl 2 Stitches Together
St(s) = Stitch(es)

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Materials
Materials
 
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    Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick® Yarn, Solids

    Item # 10223858 
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    • Color: Fisherman
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Tools
Tools
 
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    Steel Yarn Needles by Loops & Threads™

    Item # 10154191 
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    $1.99
    • Size: #13
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    14" Anodized Aluminum Knitting Needles by Loops & Threads®

    Item # 10248691 
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    • Size: 15
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    Clover Pom Pom Maker Set

    Item # 10458201 
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Instructions
Step 1

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
- Finished Circumference: About 17½" [44.5 cm]. Will stretch to fit a range of sizes
- Finished Length: About 8" [20.5 cm]
GAUGE: 10 sts = about 4" [10 cm] over Rnd 1 of pattern; be sure to check your gauge
NOTES:
- Hat is worked in one piece and then seamed.
- Pom-pom is tied to the top of the finished hat.
HAT:
Loosely cast on 44 sts.
Row 1: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Rep Row 1 until piece measures about 7 in. (18 cm) from beginning.
Shape Crown (Top of Hat)
Next Row (Right Side): K2tog across the row – you’ll have 22 sts.
Next Row: P2tog across the row – you’ll have 11 sts.
Next Row: Knit the first st, then k2tog to end of row – you’ll have 6 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread yarn tail into blunt needle, then draw through remaining 6 sts, and pull to close the top of hat.
Knot securely, then sew sides of piece together to make the hat.
FINISHING:
Following package directions, make a large pom-pom and tie to top of hat.
Weave in yarn ends.

Step 2

ABBREVIATIONS:
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 Stitches Together
P = Purl
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
P2tog = Purl 2 Stitches Together
St(s) = Stitch(es)

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