The Playboy Hat

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Description

Playboy is a fun take on a kids Hat that can be worn by all ages. Worked in stocking stitch, it has a rolled brim and two long ear-like appendages at the crown.

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Yarn
100g/94yd/86m
Chunky yarn

Needles & Notions
Set 5mm/UK6/US8 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Malabrigo Arroyo held double [335yd/304m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino]
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head

Gauge
16 sts to 4in/10cm on 5mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 15 [17, 19, 21] in/ 38 [43.25, 48.25, 53.25] cm
Finished size: 13.25 [14.75, 16, 17.25] in/ 33.75 [37.5, 40.75, 43.75] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!

Skills required
Stocking Stitch

Knitting in the round

Increases & Decreases

I-cords

Blocking a Hand Knit Hat

Abbreviations

K: knit

rpt: repeat

R/rnd(s): rounds

st(s): stitch(es)

ssk: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops

How to

Using preferred cast-on method, cast on 72 [80] sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.

Body

Rnd 1: Knit all sts.

Repeat this round until work measures for 5 [5.5] inches/12.75 [14] cm

Crown

22in size only: *K8, ssk; rpt from * to end [72 sts]

Rnd 1: *K7, ssk; rpt from * to end [64 sts]

Rnd 2: *K6, ssk; rpt from * to end [56 sts]

Rnd 3: *K5, ssk; rpt from * to end [48 sts]

Rnd 4: *K4 ssk; rpt from * to end [40 sts]

The Ears

Rnd 5: K20, cast on 10, put remaining 20 sts on holders for working 2nd ear.

Join remaining stitches in the round, work 8 rounds plain, then:

Rnd 6: *K8, ssk; rpt from * to end [27 sts]

Next 7 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 14: *K7, ssk; rpt from * to end [24 sts]

Next 6 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 21: *K6, ssk; rpt from * to end [21 sts]

Next 5 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 27: *K5, ssk; rpt from * to end [18 sts]

Next 4 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 32: *K4, ssk; rpt from * to end [15 sts]

Next 3 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 36: *K3, ssk; rpt from * to end [12 sts]

Next 3 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 40: *K2, ssk; rpt from * to end [9 sts]

Next 3 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 44: *K1, ssk; rpt from * to end [6 sts]

Next 3 Rnds: Knit all sts

Rnd 4: *ssk; rpt from * to end [3sts]

Work 3 rounds as per I-cord (or longer if desired). Break yarn and draw through remaining 3 sts, tighten to close.

Rejoin yarn at beginning of spare stitches of 2nd ear with right side facing then:

K20, pick up and knit 10 sts across base of 1st ear [30sts]

Join in the round and continue as 1st ear.

(if gaps appear when picking up the stitches, pick up extra stitches to avoid holes and decrease them in the next round)

Finishing
Weave in all ends. Gently block and dry flat.

Use the blocking process to decide which way you'd like the ears to sit!

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