Loom Knitters Circle Magazine

Stripey Goodness Hat
by Isela Phelps

A quick stash-busting project, even if you only half-skeins of gorgeous yarn, you can put it to work with this easy pattern.

Pattern Information

Materials

Loom: 80 peg, fine sett/gauge knitting loom. Child size hat loom was used in sample.

Yarn: 2 skeins of Knit Picks Comfy; one skein in color Ivory, one skein in color Sea Foam.

Notions: tool, tapestry needle, scissors.

Size: Fits up to a 19 inch head

Gauge: 10.5sts and 14.5 rows=2 inches

Stitch Patterns: Stockinette stitch: knit all rows in knit stitch (not e-wrap)

Pattern Notes:

• Knitted completely in stockinette stitch
• A=Ivory Color
• B=Sea Foam

With A, cast on 80sts and join to knit in the round.
Next: With A, work 8 rounds in knit stitch
Next: Change to B (do not cut A), work 4 rounds in knit stitch
*Next: Change to A (do not cut B), work 4 rounds in knit stitch
Next: Change to B (do nut cut A), work 4 rounds* in knit stitch

Repeat from * to * 5 more times

Finishing

Seam the top together by grafting the stitches.

Pick up the opposite corners of the top of the hat and bring them together and seam the tips together.

Make a pom-pom and add to the joint made by the corners of the top of the hat.

About Designer:

Isela lives with her husband and two children in beautiful Cache Valley, Utah. During the Spring and Summer months she spends her time cycling, running, and throws in a bit of swimming; when she gets a little bored or has to put her training on hold she picks up the needles or looms and designs a few patterns. You can read more about her adventures at her PurlingSprite blog.

Contact Isela.