Knitted Norwegian Hat

The Knitted Norwegian Hat is a cozy and stylish accessory perfect for cold winter days. With its unique traditional Norwegian design, this hat not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of charm to your outfit. Made with high-quality yarn and detailed craftsmanship, it's the go-to choice for staying both fashionable and snug when the temperature drops. So, whether you're taking a leisurely stroll in the snow or enjoying a cup of hot cocoa by the fireplace, this hat will be your reliable and oh-so-adorable companion!

MATERIALS

Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 131yrd/50g, DK / 8 ply (11 wpi) in three colors, US 2½ - 3 double pointed needles, yarn needle,
Norwegian Knitting Thimble that is worn on the finger and used to control tension, eliminate chaffing or control multiple strands of yarn.

SKILL LEVEL

Intermediate

SIZE

Adult

ABBREVIATIONS

• St= stitch
• K=knit stitch
• P=purl stitch
• Yo=yarn over
• K2tog=knit two stitches together
• K3tog= change places of the 1st and 2nd st, sl1, K2tog, psso
• P2tog=purl two stitches together
• Sl1=slip one stitch
• Psso=pass the slipped stitch over

INSTRUCTIONS

This cap is worked in the round. It can be made in different sizes by varying the yarn and needle size.

Rnd 1: Cast on 120 stitches. Join for knitting in the round and place marker.

Rnd 2-14: *K2, P2* till the end of Rnd.

Rnd 15: K all stitches

Knit Rnds 1-30 using the chart below

TOP DECREASES

Rnd 1: *K10, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (110 sts rem)
Rnd 2: K all sts

Rnd 3: *K9, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (100 sts rem)
Rnd 4: K all sts

Rnd 5: *K8, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (90 sts rem)
Rnd 6: K all sts

Rnd 7: *K7, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (80 sts rem)
Rnd 8: K all sts

Rnd 9: *K6, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (70 sts rem)
Rnd 10: K all sts

Rnd 11: *K5, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (60 sts rem)
Rnd 12: K all sts

Rnd 13: *K4, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (50 sts rem)
Rnd 14: K all sts

Rnd 15: *K3, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (40 sts rem)
Rnd 16: K all sts

Rnd 17: *K2, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (30 sts rem)
Rnd 18: K all sts

Rnd 19: *K1, K2tog*, repeat from* to* (20 sts rem)
Rnd 21: *K2tog*, repeat from* to* (10 sts rem)

FINISHING

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and with blunt needle thread tail through remaining stitches, slipping stitches off the needles. Pull tight to gather hole closed, and sew to inside of hat. Weave in all ends.