Eagle Bay Hat in Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference About 18 in. (45.5 cm)
Note: Hat will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
CORRECTIONS: None as of Apr 28, 2011. To check for later updates, click here.
MATERIALS
• 640-149 Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn: Charcoal
1 Ball
• Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
• Additional Materials
Double pointed knitting needles (set of 4 or 5) size 13 (9 mm)
GAUGE:
9 sts = 4 in. (10 cm) over Stockinette st worked in the rnd (k every rnd). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR
GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern
and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to
make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a
larger size hook or needles.
HAT
Cast on 40 sts loosely. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: *K2, p2, rep from * around.
Rep last rnd until piece measures about 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) from beg.
Next Rnd: *K19, k in front and then back of next st (increase made), rep from * once – 42 sts.
Continue in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Shape Crown
Next Rnd: *K5, k2tog, rep from * around – 36 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K4, k2tog, rep from * around – 30 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K3, k2tog, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K2, k2tog, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: *K1, k2tog, rep from * around – 12 sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Next Rnd: K2tog around – 6 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and gather tightly together. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.