Basic Family Knit Hat in Caron One Pound

MATERIALS

(16 oz/453.6 g; 812 yds/742 m)
Sizes 2/4 yrs 8/10 yrs Adult
Claret (10562) 1 1 1 ball
Note: 1 ball will make approx 8 (6-5) Hats.
Sizes U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) and U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain
gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS:
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2
stitches together
P = Purl
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches
knitwise one at a time. Pass
them back onto left-hand
needle, then knit through
back loops together
St(s) = Stitch(es)

GAUGE
16 sts and 20 rows = 4″ [10 cm] with larger
needles in stocking st.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size.
If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the
instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers
for each size are shown in the same color
throughout the pattern. When only one
number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
With smaller needles, cast on 70 (74-78)
sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *K2. P2. Rep from * to
last st. K1.
2nd row: P1. *K2. P2. Rep from * to last
st. P1.
Rep last 2 rows (K2. P2) ribbing until work
from beg measures 4 (5-6)” [10 (12.5-15)
cm], ending on a 2nd row.
Change to larger needles and proceed in
stocking st until work from beg measures
6½ (7½-8½)” [16.5 (19-21.5) cm], ending
on a purl row.
Shape crown:

1st row: (RS). K1. *K2tog. K13 (14-15). ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1.
62 (66-70) sts.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd row: K1. *K2tog. K11 (12-13). ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. 54 (58-62) sts.
5th row: K1. *K2tog. K9 (10-11). ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. 46 (50-54) sts.
7th row: K1. *K2tog. K7 (8-9). ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. 38 (42-46) sts.
9th row: K1. *K2tog. K5 (6-7). ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. 30 (34-38) sts.
11th row: K1. *K2tog. K3 (4-5). ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. 22 (26-30) sts.
13th row: K1. *K2tog. K1 (2-3). ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. 14 (18-22) sts.
Size Adult only: 14th row: Purl.
15th row: K1. *K2tog. K1. ssk. Rep from * to last st. K1. 14 sts.
All Sizes: Break yarn, leaving a long end.
Thread end through rem 14 (18-14) sts.
Draw up and fasten securely. Sew back seam, reversing halfway through ribbing for turnback cuff.
Optional: Pompom: Wind yarn around 4 fingers approx 80 times. Remove from fingers and tie tightly in center.

Cut through each side of loops. Trim to a smooth round shape. Sew pompom to top of Hat