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Contiguous Color Hat

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Robin Agar-Celli does it again with another incredible knit hat pattern! The Contiguous Color Hat not only features a gorgeous and simple-to-follow mosaic pattern, but various cast on numbers and needle sizes are given for different yarn weights so you can knit based on what yarns you have on your stash, or to fit your personal hat knitting preferences. If you're just beginning to dip your toes into knitting with two colors, this is the perfect project with which to start, but even seasoned veterans will find this hat knitting pattern a delight to work up.

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Knitting Needle Size10 or 6 mm, Circular Knitting Needles

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Materials List

  • 2 colors of bulky weight yarn
  • Size 10 US Circular Knitting Needles

Pattern

Using Color B, cast on 72 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Brim: Using Color B

Row 1: knit all stitches
Row 2: purl all stitches

Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until your work measures 1.5 to 2 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.

Work Body of Hat

Set Up Row: Color A: knit all
Rows 1 & 2: Color B: *k2, s1, k3, s2* repeat around
Rows 3 & 4: Color A: *(k1, s1) x3, k2*; repeat around
Rows 5 & 6: Color B: *s1, k3, s1, k2, s1* repeat around
Rows 7 & 8: Color A: *k2, s1, k3, s1, k1*; repeat around
Rows 9 & 10: Color B: *s1, k2, s2, k3* repeat around
Rows 11 & 12: Color A: *k1, s1, k3, s1, k1, s1*; repeat around
Rows 13 & 14: Color B: *k2, s2, k2, s1, k1* repeat around
Rows 15 & 16: Color A: *(s1, k3)x2*; repeat around

Repeat Rows 1 - 16 until piece is about 7 to 7.5 inches in length.

Work Crown: Color B

Row 1: knit all stitches

Repeat Row 1 until your work measures about 8 inches in length, or longer if you prefer.

Crown Decrease: Color B: use dpns when needed

Row 1: *k6, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 2: *k5, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 3: *k4, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 4: *k3, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 5: *k2, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 6: *k1, k2tog*; repeat around
Row 7: * k2tog*; repeat around

Finish:

Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure. Weave in ends and share.

If using 6-weight yarn, use size 13 needles and cast on 48.

If using 4-weight yarn, use size 7 needles and cast on 88.

If using 3-weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 104 stitches.

The pattern is worked over 8 stitches.

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