Knit Hat Pattern #2151

MATERIALS
BERNAT SHAKERSPUN (2 oz. skeins) —2
1 pair BERNAT-Aero straight knitting needles No. 11 (Canadian Needles No. 3)
OR ANY SIZE NEEDLES THAT WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW

GAUGE: 5 sts = 2 inches

PATTERN STITCH
Rows 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: * K 4, P 4, repeat from * across row.
Rows 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10: * P 4, K 4, repeat from * across row.
Repeat these 10 rows for pattern stitch.

Cast on 56 sts. K 9 rows (5 ridges) in garter st. Then work even in pattern st until 30 rows of pattern st have been completed. SHAPE TOP: Row 1: * K 2 tog twice, P 2 tog twice, repeat from * across row. Row 2: * K 2 tog, P 2 tog, repeat from * across row. Row 3: K 1, P 1 across row. Row 4: K 2 tog across row. Break off yarn, leaving a 12 inch end.

FINISHING: Pull end through remaining sts and draw up tightly. Sew back seam. Steam. Make a pompon and sew to center of cap.