Puck
This is basically the same structure as the Califairisle Hat. However, it comes out quite differently with the Rowan Kid Classic. Very soft and feminine.
Hat:
Gauge: 22 sts=4inches
Needles Size 6US circular and dpns
Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic one ball each of lavender and moss
Abbreviations:
c/o= cast on
St(s)=stitch(es)
k= knit
p=purl
k2tog = knit two stitches together (decrease by one)
m1=make 1 by inserting tip of left hand needle front to back into horizontal yarn between stitch on left hand needle and stitch on right hand needle
kfb= knit into the front and back of the stitch (for this pattern, this will be done mainly on the m1)
RS= right side
WS= wrong side
Hat
Ear Flaps: Make 2
c/o 5 sts moss
Row 1 K2, kfb, k2 (6sts)
Row 2 purl
Row 3 lavender:k3, m1 and k into fb of this st, k3
Row 4 k2, purl to last 2, k2
Continue as above, knitting 1/2 the stitches and making 2 by picking up the thread between and kfb of this st, then k the other 1/2 of the stitches. Repeat until there are 24sts.
At the same time, switch between moss and lavender every 2 rows.
Last 2 rows: (lavender)
row 1: k2, purl to last 2, k2
row 2: k1 row
You are now at the end of a right side row:
On first flap, leave tail long enough to c/o 40sts, break yarn and place live sts on scrap yarn or holder
On second flap, leave tail long enough to c/o 10 sts, break yarn and place live sts on scrap yarn or holder.
Using lavender c/o 10 sts onto circulars.
Knit on first ear flap on RS, last stitch will have tail enough to c/o 40 sts. Using this tail and main yarn c/o 40 sts
Knit on second ear flap as first, using tail and main yarn to c/o 10 sts
Total 108 sts
Join and k 1 row lavender before starting ribbing.
Ribbing:
*k1 (moss), p1(lavender) repeat from *across
Continue ribbing for 1 inch
Body of hat:
Knit 9 rounds moss
Knit 9 rounds lavender
knit 9 rounds moss
k 9 rounds lavender
k2 rounds moss
k2 rounds lavender
Begin Decreases as follows:
moss: *k4, k2tog, repeat from * around
moss: k 1 round plain
lavender: *k 2 plain rounds
moss: *k3, k2tog, repeat from* around
moss: k1 round plain
lavender: *k2, k2tog, repeat from * around
Switch to dpns, dividing sts evenly among 3 needles
lavender: k1 round plain
moss: *k1, k2tog, repeat from * around
moss: k 1 round plain
lavender: k 1 round plain
lavender: k2tog around
lavender and moss held together: k2 tog around
Pull both lengths of yarn through stitches and cinch closed. Weave in ends.
Finishing:
Attach fringe or braid as desired.
Gauge: 10st= 2 inches in k1p1 ribbing
Yarn: Rowan Kid Classic in lavender and moss (you will have enough even after making the hat)
Brown Sheep Co. Lambs Pride worsted in white
Needles: Size 10
c/o 10 sts in moss
Pattern:
RS: sl1, * k1, p1, repeat from * across row
WS: repeat RS
Knit pattern 12 inches in moss
Knit pattern 12 inches lavender
knit pattern 2 1/2 inches moss
knit pattern 12 inches white
knit pattern 2 1/2 inches moss
knit pattern 12 inches lavender
knit pattern 12 inches moss
bind off, weave in ends.
Wrap around your cute little Puck!