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November 17, 2012

Smoothfox's Pure Evil Knit Hat

SmoothFox’s Pure Evil Knit Hat



Hat modeled by Attorney Keith R. Morgan
Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox  ©2012 Version 11/17/2012

Cascade 220 Superwash
Color A:  Shire colorway 1918
Color B:  Feather Gray colorway 875

Needle Size:
US 7 – 4.5 mm 16”
US 7 – 4.5 mm 1 set of double-pointed needles,
US 6 – 4 mm 16”
Skill level:  Intermediate
Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to an inch of stockinette stitch
Hat sizes: Adult
Notions:  2 Stitch Markers of one color, 1 stitch maker of another color, Yarn Needle

ABBREVIATIONS:
CO:  Cast on
K2tog: Knit two stitches together
K: Knit

My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/ 


INSTRUCTIONS:
With smaller needles US 6 – 4 mm and color A and using the long-tail method, CO on 88 sts, place marker of a different color and join in the round, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 thru 8: Work 8 rounds of K1, P1 ribbing

Switch to larger needles US 7 – 4.5 mm

Round 9: (color A) K27, insert marker, K33, insert marker, K28

Round 10: Begin chart – the stitch marked area is two stitches to the right and left of the chart.  IGNORE BLANK LINES AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CHART

CHART IS READ FROM BOTTOM UP.  RIGHT TO LEFT ON RIGHT SIDE ROWS (knit rows) AND LEFT TO RIGHT ON WRONG SIDE ROWS (purl rows).  THE CHART BEGINS WITH THE BOTTOM LINE OF THE ACTUAL WRITING

If you are unfamiliar with the wrap and turn method and picking up the wraps when knitting in the round, please watch this video from PlanetPurl.  There are many versions showing this technique but at least this video shows the technique using a hat although they don’t show a stitch marker showing the beginning of the round. 


This project can also be knit flat if you do not want to do the method above.

Round 30: (color A) knit
Measure hat to see if it is the approximate length you’d like. Smaller size hats are approx 6” before decreasing, larger hats can be from 7” to 8” depending on your preferences. Hat pictured is 7” before beginning decrease rounds. Follow decrease rounds if your hat is the proper length.  Repeat round 30 as many times as needed before your decrease rounds begin.

DECREASE ROUNDS - Use color A for all decrease rounds and change to dpn’s when sts get tight to knit.
Round 1:  *(K6, K2tog) repeat from * 
Round 2 and all even Rounds:  Knit
Round 3:  *(K5, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 5:  *(K4, K2tog) repeat from *  
Round 7:  *(K3, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 9:  *(K2, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 11:  *(K1, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 13:  *(K2tog) repeat from *
Small hats stop here.  Larger hats, continue with Round 14 and 15
Round 15:  *(K2tog) repeat from *

Cut yarn leaving a 8" tail. Using large eyed sewing needle run thread through remaining stitches and fasten off. Weave in ends and finish off.

Created by
Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2012

This pattern has been tested.  Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions.  Do not plagiarize this pattern.  All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my Ravelry store if the pattern is for sale.  If the pattern is free, please direct people to my Blog.  Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.  

August 5, 2012

Free SmoothFox's Beginner Knit Illusion Heart Pattern



BEGINNER KNIT ILLUSION HEART PATTERN

FOR A SCARF OR SQUARE

Created by Donna Mason-Svara a.k.a. SmoothFox  ©2012  
Version 08/05/2012

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” 4 Ply medium worsted yarn
Color A: BUTTERCUP (background color)
Color B:  LIMELIGHT (heart color)

NEEDLE Size: US 6 – 4.0 mm
Size:  9.5” Length x 7.5” Wide
Skill level:  Advanced beginner
Notions: 2 stitch markers, Yarn needle

Stitches Abbreviations
Knit – K
Purl – P
Place Marker – PM
Cast On - CO

My Crochet & Knit related gifts: httP://zazzle.com/smoothfox*

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.


GENERAL INFOMATION:

UNDERSTANDING ILLUSION/SHADOW KNITTING
Illusion Knitting uses flat Knitting (Knits on the right side, Purls on the wrong side) and raised Knitting (Purls on the right side, Knits on the wrong side) to raise the colors you want. This way, when you look at your item straight on, you see stripes of the two colors in your project and when you look at your project from a different angle, you see the magic of Illusion Knitting.

To Illusion knit one row on a regular chart it takes 4 rows of Knitting.  For this pattern, the first two rows are in one color (the heart color OR the image you are wanting to stand out) and the second two rows are in the background color.  Starting on the right side, the first and every odd row number are Knit across all stitches.  On the wrong side (every even numbered row) you will Knit the stitches you want to raise, and Purl the stitches you want to lay flat. 

Here is the video for this project:

As my blog consists mostly of crochet people I have made parts of the video very simple so that crocheter’s can learn to knit.  Speed thru the parts you don’t need.


Here is the link if you need it instead of watching the video here: 


INSTUCTIONS:

Using your background color with a long tail cast on – CO 5 stitches, PM, CO 21 stitches, PM, CO 5 stitches.

Knit 1 row BACKGROUND COLOR (in this pattern the yellow is the background color)

This is the FILLER section;
Row 1: K31 HEART COLOR
Row 2: K5, P21, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 3: K31 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 4: K31 BACKGROUND COLOR
Repeat above rows 3 or 4 times





NOTE: THE PINK 5 SQUARES TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT OF THE ACTUAL HEART ON THE CHART ARE JUST THE BORDER STITCHES.  THE ACTUAL PATTERN IS FOR THE HEART BUT DOES INCLUDE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE BORDER.

Charts are normally read from the bottom up, right to left on all odd row numbers and from left to right on all even row numbers.  As this chart is the same when read from right to left or left to right you can read from right to left on all rows.  Start in the bottom right corner as line 1.

You can work strictly from the chart above, instead of reading the pattern below if you’d like and for each line of the chart do the following 4 rows:

Row 1: (heart color) knit one row plain
Row 2: (heart color) knit the border, purl the non-heart pattern, knit the heart pattern, purl the non-heart pattern, knit the border
Row 3: (background color) knit one row plain
Row 4: (background color) knit the border, knit the non-heart pattern, purl the heart pattern, knit the non-heart pattern, knit the border

If you are going to work strictly from the chart and are going to work a scarf, you must see the instructions at the end of the written instructions for the second half of the scarf as you must reverse some of the rows around.

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PATTERN START HERE:

LINE 1 OF CHART (bottom line of chart)
Row 1: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 2: K5, P10, K1, P10, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 3: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 4: K15, P1, K15 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 2 OF CHART
Row 5: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 6: K5, P9, K3, P9, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 7: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 8: K14, P3, K14 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 3 OF CHART
Row 9: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 10: K5, P8, K5, P8, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 11: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 12: K13, P5, K13 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 4 OF CHART
Row 13: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 14: K5, P7, K7, P7, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 15: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 16: K12, P7, K12 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 5 OF CHART
Row 17: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 18: K5, P6, K9, P6, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 19: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 20: K11, P9, K11 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 6 OF CHART
Row 21:  Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 22: K5, P5, K11, P5, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 23: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 24: K10, P11, K10 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 7 OF CHART
Row 25: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 26: K5, P4, K13, P4, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 27: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 28: K9, P13, K9 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 8 OF CHART
Row 29: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 30: K5, P3, K15, P3, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 31: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 32: K8, P15, K8 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 9 OF CHART
Row 33: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 34: K5, P3, K7, P1, K7, P3, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 35: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 36: K8, P7, K1, P7, K8 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 10 OF CHART
Row 37: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 38: K5, P3, K6, P3, K6, P3, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 39: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 40: K8, P6, K3, P6, K8 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 11 OF CHART – TOP LINE OF CHART
Row 41: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 42: K5, P4, K4, P5, K4, P4, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 43: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 44: K9, P4, K5, P4, K9 BACKGROUND COLOR

Work FILLER instuctions (SEE ABOVE AT TOP OF PATTERN) 3 or 4 times.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR A SQUARE AND A SCARF:

FOR A SQUARE: – BIND OFF (SEE VIDEO).  CUT YARN, WEAVE ENDS.

FOR A SCARF:
Repeat rows 1 to 44 plus the number of filler rows between each heart as many times as you wish for one half of your scarf.  Once you have reached the half way point, begin working the pattern slightly differently.  Written instructions are below this explanation.

GENERAL INFORMATION AGAIN: 
This is just some information if you are interested in knowing what happens now.  If not, skip down to the instructions below.  You will reverse some of the the four knitted rows it takes to work one line of the chart. You would be working the very top line of the chart – LINE 11 – working from top to bottom but the instructions change now.

First - Row 43
Second - Row 44
Third - Row 41
Fourth - Row 42

Then you would go down a line of the chart and work
First – Row 39
Second – Row 40
Third – Row 37
Fourth – Row 38

Notice you are not working from the bottom of the written instructions backwards but that you are working the instructions within each line reversed.  Ie… 43, 44, 41, 42 instead of 44, 43, 42, 41

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECOND HALF OF A SCARF:

LINE 11 OF CHART – TOP LINE OF CHART
Row 43: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 44: K9, P4, K5, P4, K9 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 41: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 42: K5, P4, K4, P5, K4, P4, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 10 OF CHART
Row 39: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 40: K8, P6, K3, P6, K8 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 37: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 38: K5, P3, K6, P3, K6, P3, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 9 OF CHART
Row 35: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 36: K8, P7, K1, P7, K8 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 33: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 34: K5, P3, K7, P1, K7, P3, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 8 OF CHART
Row 31: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 32: K8, P15, K8 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 29: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 30: K5, P3, K15, P3, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 7 OF CHART
Row 27: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 28: K9, P13, K9 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 25: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 26: K5, P4, K13, P4, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 6 OF CHART
Row 23: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 24: K10, P11, K10 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 21:  Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 22: K5, P5, K11, P5, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 5 OF CHART
Row 19: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 20: K11, P9, K11 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 17: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 18: K5, P6, K9, P6, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 4 OF CHART
Row 15: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 16: K12, P7, K12 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 13: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 14: K5, P7, K7, P7, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 3 OF CHART
Row 9: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 10: K5, P8, K5, P8, K5 HEART COLOR
Row 11: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 12: K13, P5, K13 BACKGROUND COLOR

LINE 2 OF CHART
Row 7: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 8: K14, P3, K14 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 5: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 6: K5, P9, K3, P9, K5 HEART COLOR

LINE 1 OF CHART (bottom line of chart)
Row 3: Knit BACKGROUND COLOR (RS)
Row 4: K15, P1, K15 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 1: Knit HEART COLOR (RS)
Row 2: K5, P10, K1, P10, K5 HEART COLOR

This is the FILLER section which is no longer like the top filler section;
Row 1: K31 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 2: K31 BACKGROUND COLOR
Row 3: K31 HEART COLOR
Row 4: K5, P21, K5 HEART COLOR

Repeat above filler section rows 3 or 4 times

BIND OFF (SEE VIDEO).  CUT YARN, WEAVE ENDS.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara a.k.a.  SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2012

This pattern has been tested.  Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions.  Do not plagiarize this pattern.  All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the Internet without my written permission.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my Ravelry store if the pattern is for sale.  If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog:  http://SmoothFoxLover.blogspot.com   Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer. 

December 13, 2011

SmoothFox - Chicken, Owl or DoDo Bird French Cozy - Knit and Crochet used - Free Pattern

Years ago I was into doing ceramics and made a small chicken sitting on a basket and gave it to my sister.  She loves that little ceramic dish.  Anyway, last Christmas I told her I'd make her a cozy to go over her French Press a.k.a. Cafetière.  I then promptly forgot her request until she reminded me a couple of weeks ago.

I set about creating what I thought was a chicken sitting in a nest cozy.  My husband walks in and see's it and says "Cute Owl" so I was shocked yet laughed and looked at it closely and thought, yeah it could be an owl.  However, once I was done with it I also thought it could be a DoDo Bird.

Anyway, here is the video and if you know how to knit and crochet I believe you can follow the video to make it.





ABOVE IS THE VIDEO OF THIS PROJECT.

May 21, 2011

SmoothFox's Happy Skull Hat for Little Pirate Girls and Boys - free pattern

  
Photo courtesy of MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel (ravelry id)
SmoothFox’s Happy Skull Hat for Little Pirate Girls and Boys
 
Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox  ©2011  Version 4.0
Vanna's Choice - Soft 4-ply medium worsted
Color A: Aqua (main colour for face)
Color B: Fern (2nd colour for background)

Needle Size: US 7 – 4.5 mm  20” circular needle or 16” circular needle
                     US 8 – 5 mm  - 20” circular needle or 16” circular needle
                     US 8 – 5 mm - 1 set of double-pointed needles
Skill level:  Intermediate

Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Hat Sizes: Preemie, Baby, Toddler
Preemie hat circumference 12”  (30.50 cm) - CO is 60
Baby hat circumference – 14.5”  (36.75 cm) – CO is 72
Toddler hat circumference – 16” (40.5 cm) - CO is 84

Notions: Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle

Stitches Used:
K               Knit
K2tog        Knit 2 stitches together
*Ssk          Slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip 2nd stitch knitwise, knit both stitches together
PM            Place marker
Slip Marker  move marker from one needle to the other when you encounter it in the round.

* If you are not familiar with the ssk (slip slip knit) decrease stitch, here is a video demonstrating the technique used.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGwcYW3GG3M&feature=related

SPECIAL STITCHES
** For color stranding longer than 3 sts, please familiarize yourself with this video to avoid holes in your project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B33SUeSwubE&feature=related

*/** The above are videos I found on the web.  They are not my videos. 

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://SmoothFox.etsy.com
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/ 

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern, want the chart or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.
 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-happy-skull-hat-for-little-pirate-girls-and-boys

Thank you once again MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel (ravelry id) for all of your wonderful help with this pattern. 

INSTRUCTIONS for size changes are within [ ]
With smaller needles and color A and using the long-tail method, CO on for 60 [72, 84] sts, place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.

Round 1 thru 6: Work 6 rounds of (colour A) K2, (color B) P2 ribbing

SWITCH TO LARGER NEEDLES HERE
Round 7: (color A) knit around

Round 8: (color A) K12, *insert marker, K12* repeat from * around.

Use 1 marker that is distinct from the others to show the beginning of the round.


Round 29:  *(color A) knit around
Measure hat to see if it is the approximate length you’d like. Hat measurements are approx 5.5” [14 cm] (6” [15.25 cm], 6.5” [16.5 cm]) before decreasing depending on your preferences. Repeat round 29 as many times as needed before your decrease rounds begin.  Proceed to decrease rounds.
On the last repeat of round 29, stop when there are 2 stitches left before the beginning marker. From here on, these will be the first 2 stitches of each round. Do not remove the markers.

Please ensure that the first marker that marks the beginning of the round is of a different color than the rest. Each round begins 2 stitches before the first marker.

DECREASE ROUNDS:
OPTIONAL:  Alternate between color A and color B every stitch for all decrease and knit rounds.  IE: Color A-K1, Color B-K1

NOTE - The 2 stitches at the beginning before the marker are actually the last 2 stitches of the previous round. On the decrease rounds, those 2 stitches will be knit together, then the stitch marker slipped from one needle to the other, followed by the ssk decrease.

Round 1: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5 [6, 7] markers, and 5 [6, 7] sections with 12 stitches between each marker)

Round 2: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k8, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 10 stitches between each marker)

Round 3: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.  (10 stitches between markers)

Round 4: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before marker 1, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k6, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 8 stitches between each marker)

Round 5: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 stitches between markers)

Round 6: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before marker 1, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k4, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 6 stitches between each marker)

Round 7: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.  (6 stitches between markers)

Round 8: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 4 stitches between each marker)

Round 9: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.  (4 stitches between markers)

Round 10: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker,k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (5[6,7] k2tog, 5[6, 7] ssk, total of 2 stitches between each marker)

Optional: You may take one more decrease round for the toddler hat if needed.
Cut yarn leaving an 8" tail. Using a large-eyed darning needle run thread through remaining stitches and fasten off. Weave in ends and finish off.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

This pattern has been tested.  Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions.  Do not plagiarize this pattern.  All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my Ravelry store if the pattern is for sale.  If the pattern is free, please direct people to my Blog.  Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer. 

SmoothFox's Cool Skull Hat for Guys and Gals- free pattern

Photo courtesy of Kelly Albrecht
SmoothFox’s Cool Skull Hat for Guys and Gals
Yarn: 4-ply Medium Worsted
Color A:   (main colour for background)
Color B:  (colour for skulls)
Needle Size:  US 7 – 4.5 mm 20” circular needle or 16” circular needle
                      US 8 – 5 mm - 16" or 20" circular needles and 1 set of dpn

Skill level:  Intermediate
Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to 1 inch (2.5 cm)
Hat Size: Teen/Woman, Man
Adult hat circumference – 19” (48 cm) - CO is 96
Adult Large hat circumference - 21.5” (54.5 cm) - CO is 108
Notions: Stitch Markers plus 1 distinct from the others to show beginning of round plus a yarn needle to weave ends.

* If you are not familiar with the ssk (slip slip knit) decrease stitch, here is a video demonstrating the technique used. 
* For color stranding longer than 3 sts, please familiarize yourself with this video to avoid holes in your project.  

* The above are videos I found on the web.  They are not my videos.  
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern which includes the chart or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

Thank you once again MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel (ravelry id) for all of your wonderful help with this pattern. 

INSTRUCTIONS for size changes are within ( )
With smaller needles and color A and using the long-tail method, CO on for 96 (108) sts, place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Round 1 thru 6: Work 6 rounds of (colour A) K2, (color B) P2 ribbing
SWITCH TO LARGER NEEDLES HERE
Round 7: (color A) knit around
Round 8: (color A) K12, *insert marker, K12* repeat from * around


Round 35:  *(color A) knit around
Measure hat to see if it is the approximate length you’d like.  Hat should measure approximately 6.5” to 7.5” [16.5 to 19 cm] before decreasing depending on your preferences. Repeat round 35 as many times as needed before you begin the decrease rounds. 

On the last repeat of round 35, stop when there are 2 stitches before the beginning marker. From here on, this will be the first 2 stitches on each round. Do not remove the markers!
DECREASE ROUNDS:
Please ensure that the first marker that marks the beginning of the round is of a different color than the rest. Each round begins 2 stitches before the first marker.
OPTIONAL:  If you desire, alternate between color A and color B every stitch for all the decrease and knit rounds. IE: Color A-K1, Color B-K1 

Round 1: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] markers, and 8 [9] sections with 12 stitches between each marker)

Round 2: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k8, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] k2tog, 8 [9] ssk, total of 10 stitches between each marker)

Round 3 and 4: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (10 stitches between markers)

Round 5: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k6, k2tog,slip marker,* repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] k2tog, 8[9] ssk, total of 8 stitches between each marker)

Round 6 and 7: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.  (8 stitches between markers)

Round 8: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k4, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.  (8 [9] k2tog, 8[9] ssk, total of 6 stitches between each marker)

Round 9 and 10: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.  (6 stitches between markers)

Round 11: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker, k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (8 [9] k2tog, 8 [9] ssk, total of 4 stitches between each marker)

Round 12 and 13: k2 stitches, slip marker, k12, *slip marker, k12* repeat around, stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker. (4 stitches between markers)

Round 14: Decrease round Beginning with the 2 stitches before the first marker,
k2tog, slip marker, *ssk, k2, k2tog,slip marker,*, repeat from * to * around. Stop when you have reached the first 2 stitches before the beginning marker.(8 [9] k2tog, 8 [9] ssk, total of 4 stitches between each marker)

You may opt to do one more decrease round before finishing off.
Cut yarn leaving an 8" (20 cm) tail. Using a large eyed darning needle run thread through remaining stitches and fasten off. Weave in ends and finish off.
Created by
Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

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