Knitted Sports Team Hat
When it comes to showing support for your favorite sports team, there's nothing quite like donning a cozy knitted sports team hat. Not only does it keep you warm during chilly game days, but it also adds a touch of team spirit to your outfit. The intricate design and vibrant colors of these hats make them the perfect accessory for any loyal fan. Whether you're cheering from the stands or watching from home, wearing a knitted sports team hat is a fun and stylish way to show your love for your team. So, grab your hat, get ready to cheer, and let's support our team in style!
Skill level: easy/beginner
Materials:
1 skein each of Plymouth DK Merino Superwash in Cobalt (Color A), Natural (Color B), and Light Gray (Color C)
Size US 8 circular and double pointed needles
Darning needle
Abbreviations:
K1, P1 = knit 1, purl 1 ribbing
k2tog = knit two stitches together
Directions:
With your circular needle cast on 80 stitches using color A. Join stitches to form a circle, being careful not to twist the stitches. Place a marker where you joined the yarn. K1, P1 in the round for 5 rounds or until the ribbing is to your liking.
Start knitting all rounds. Knit 15 more rounds with color A. Cut yarn leaving an 8-inch tail. Begin knitting with color B. Knit 4 rounds. Cut yarn leaving an 8-inch tail. Start knitting with color C. Knit for 10 rounds. Cut yarn leaving an 8-inch tail. Knit 4 rounds with color B. Cut yarn. Switch to color A and knit approximately 8 rounds or until the hat is about 5.5-6 inches tall from the edge.
Begin decreasing as follows:
*k2tog, k6* Repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k5*, repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k4*, repeat * till end of round (switch to double points here)
K one round
*K2tog, k 3*, repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k 2*, repeat * till end of round
K one round
*K2tog, k1*, repeat * till end of round
*K2tog*, repeat * till end of round.
Cut yarn leaving an 8-inch tail. Using a darning needle, weave in all ends. I like to tie the striped yarn ends together somewhat loosely before weaving them in. I have no official technique for this, so do what seems best for you. Just be sure not to tie them together too tightly as that will cause the stitches to look uneven on the outside of the hat.