Knitted Winter Wisp Hat

The Knitted Winter Wisp Hat is the perfect accessory to keep you cozy and stylish during the cold winter months. With its soft material and cute design, this hat will not only keep your head warm but also add a touch of charm to your outfit. Whether you're heading out for a winter stroll or meeting friends for a hot cocoa date, this hat is sure to be your go-to accessory. Embrace the winter season with this adorable hat and stay warm with a sprinkle of personality!

Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Tunc, Star Maxi, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the color "3044" (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 4 (3.5 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S/M:head circumference = 21" - 22" (54 - 56 cm), Height= 7" (20 cm).
• Size M/L:head circumference = 22" - 23" (56 - 58 cm), Height= 8" (20.3 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 30 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles.

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 165 - 170 yards (150 - 155 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 185 - 190 yards (170 - 175 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip stitch, slip stitch, then knit the two stitches together through back loops.
• sth: stitch holder.

Instructions:

With circular knitting needles US 4 (3.5 mm), cast on 108 (108) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: p 3, k 3, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 45 (58) more times.

Change to circular knitting needles size US 7 (4.5 mm) when working next round.

Pattern Rounds

Rounds 1-8: p 3, k 9, repeat to end.

Round 9: p 3, hold st to front on sth, k 2 sts, slip the on hold st back to needle without knitting, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 10: p 3, k 2, sl st 1, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 11: p 3, k 3, hold 2 sts to back on sth, slip next st, k the on hold sts, repeat to end.

Round 12: p 3, k 3, sl st 1, k 2, repeat to end.

Repeat rounds 9-12 one (two) more time. Repeat round 1 four (six) times.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: p 3, ssk, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 2: p 3, k 5, repeat to end.

Round 3: p 3, ssk, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 3, k 4, repeat to end.

Round 5: p 3, ssk, k 2, repeat to end.

Round 6: p 3, k 3, repeat to end.

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Round 7: p 3, ssk, k 2, repeat to end.

Round 8: p 3, ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (48 sts)

Rounds 9, 10: p2tog to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.