Above is the Lace Belt worn as a scarf
Skill Level: easy
Stitches Used: cast on, knit, purl, knit decrease (aka. knit 2 together–k2tog), purl decrease, bind off
Measures: 7″ long 20″ circumference
Gauge: in knit 1, purl 1 ribbing, 16 stitches and 17 rows = 4″ by 4″
Note: numbers 7,8,11 and 15 in the hat pattern use this mark *. Repeat the instructions within the marks.
-Materials-
- 1 skein Loin Brand Homespun, barley – 185 yds (98% acrylic) (2% polyester)
- size 10.5 knitting needles
- yarn needle
-Pattern-
- Cast on 60 stitches.
- Knit 1, purl 1, to end. (Note: do not join in round. Knit as you do with straight needles)
- Repeat number 2 four times. (total of 5 ribbing rows)
- Decrease (k2tog), knit to end.
- Purl 1 row.
- knit 1 row.
- Purl 1 row.
- Repeat number 6 and 7 till piece measure 5 1/2″.
- Knit 1, decrease, *knit 3, decrease* to end. (ending in knit 3)
- Purl 1, decrease, * Purl 2, decrease,* repeat to end. (ending in purl 2)
- Knit 1 row.
- Purl 1 row.
- *Knit 1, decrease,* repeat to end. (ending in knit 2)
- Purl 1 row.
- Knit 1 row.
- Purl 1 row.
- *Purl 2, decrease,* repeat to end. (ending in purl 2)
- Decrease in each stitch.
- Decrease in each stitch.
- Cut the yarn leaving a 15″ tail.
- Using a yarn needle, pull the yarn threw the 5 stitches.
- Sew down the side of the hat using mattress stitch.
- Weave in ends.
Hi,
I love this pattern and I also love Homespun yarn, so I’m looking forward to knitting this. I make chemo hats and I think this yarn and pattern will be perfect! I’m not sure what to do when the pattern says “decrease.” Does that mean to knit 2 stitches together? Thanks for sharing this pattern.
Charlene
Yes, whenever the pattern says decrease it means knit 2 together or purl 2 together. (depending on which side you are knitting) Let me know if you have any more questions.
i cant wait to kit this up. but can chemo hats be worn as normal beanies?