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Page 1 of 7 CrissCross hat knitting pattern / in‐the‐round & flat knitting methods LyudmylaKnitDesigns @Copyright 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lyudmyla‐vayner CrissCross Hat Newborn/ baby /toddler/ child/ teen /adult sizes KNITTING PATTERN for flat & knit-the round knitting methods http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lyudmyla-vayner By Lyudmyla Vayner / LyudmylaKnitDesigns FINISHED SIZES: Child Adult To Fit Newborn Baby Toddler Teen Adult (M/L) Adult (S) (L/XL) Circumference inches 12.5 16 18 20 21/22 23-24 cm's 31.75 40.6 45.7 50.8 53.3/55.88 58-61 Length (crown to base of ear) inches 5 6 ½ 7 ¼ 7 ¾ 8 ¼ 8 ¾ cm's 12.7 13.97 16.51 18.4 20.9 22.2 Finished hat measurements - Calculated with negative ease in mind inches 10 12.8 15.2 17.5 20 22.4 cm's 25.5 32.5 38.6 44.4 50.8 56 MATERIALS DK1, Light Worsted /#3 /Light (8ply) (Yarn used for the STITCHES / TECHNIQUES USED & ABBREVIATIONS: pictures above is LION BRAND Superwash Merino Cashmere in Grey color, and it is listed as Beg: beginning; Worsted/Medium, # 4 but really knits up as DK). CO: cast on K: knit AMOUNT OF YARN needed: K2tog: knit 2 together - Newborn - toddler sizes: 2.1 oz/60 g/130 yds K1TBL: knit 1 through back loop - child to adult sizes: 2.8 oz/80 g/ 174 yds P: purl FOR RIBBING: Circular needle Size 3/US (3.25 mm) (for P2tog: purl 2 together magic loop method) or size needed to obtain below gauge; P1TBL: purl 1 through back loop FOR MAIN PART: Circular needle Size 5/US (3.75 mm) R: round/row and, for in-the-round knitting method only, 1 set of Size RS: right side 4/US (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain below gauge; Sl1: slip 1 knitwise St(s): stitch(es) Scissors, tapestry needle, stitch markers as necessary. WS: wrong side GAUGE: [ ] SQUARE brackets are using for pattern to be repeated stockinette pattern (unstretched, slightly blocked) ( ) round brackets are using for variation numbers given for all 7 sizes 19.4 sts x 32 rows/rounds = 4 x 4” (10x10 cm) KNITTING METHOD: Pattern is written for both, flat and SPECIAL TECHNIQUE/STITCH: in-the-round knitting methods (sewing is required for flat Twisted ribbing – see pattern for instructions knitting). Twisted Ribbing is used to provide a firmer, elastic ribbing than regular ribbing. CAST ON METHOD: Long-Tail Cast On NOTE RE PRINTING: please review all pages before printing –depending on the method of knitting, you may only need to print some pages. Page 2 of 7 CrissCross hat knitting pattern / in‐the‐round & flat knitting methods LyudmylaKnitDesigns @Copyright 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lyudmyla‐vayner CrissCross hat - CIRCULAR KNITTING / IN-THE-ROUND METHOD ABBREVIATIONS SIZES: Beg: beginning; P: purl R: round/row Size 1 / newborn to 3 months; CO: cast on P2tog: purl 2 together RS: right side Size 2 / baby; K: knit P1TBL: purl 1 through Sl1: slip 1 knitwise Size 3 / toddler; K2tog: knit 2 together the back loop St(s): stitch(es) Size 4 / child/teen/adult S; K1TBL: knit 1 through the WS: wrong side back loop ( ) round brackets are used for both Size 5 / adult M/L; variation numbers given for all 6 Size 6 / adult XL; sizes, pattern repeats and st count Using long-tail cast-on method (or your preferred cast-on method), with smaller DECREASE PART / crown shaping (switch to size needles, CO: 49 (61, 73, 85, 97, 109) double pointed needles when needed) NOTE: It’s a good idea to go through the pattern and circle or highlight all the FOR SIZE 6, START HERE: numbers that correspond to the size you’re making. Join in the round, being careful R1: [k16, k2tog] x 6 times (102 sts) not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate beg of round. R2: [k15, k2tog] x 6 times (96 sts) RIBBING/Twisted Ribbing: FOR SIZE 5, START HERE: R1: k1TBL, p1 till the end; R3: [k14, k2tog] x 6 times (90 sts) Repeat till your ribbing measures: 0.5/0.75 / 1 / 1.25 / 1.5 / 1.5 “ (1.27 / 1.9 / 2.5 / R4: [k13, k2tog] x 6 times (84 sts) 3.1/ 3.81 / 3.81) from beg. Switch to larger size needles. FOR SIZE 4, START HERE: R5: [k12, k2tog] x 6 times (78 sts) MAIN PART: R6: [k11, k2tog] x 6 times (72 sts) R1 - 2: (K4, p5, p1, p1, k) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), k1. (49(61,73,85,97,109) sts) FOR SIZE 3, START HERE: R. 3 - 4: (K5, p3, k3, p) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), k1. R7: [k10, k2tog] x 6 times (66 sts) R. 5 - 6: ((P1, k5) x 2) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), p1. R8: [k9, k2tog] x 6 times (60 sts) R. 7 - 8: (P2, k3, p1, k5, p) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), p1. FOR SIZE 2, START HERE: R. 9 - 10: (P3, p1, p1, k5, p2) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), p1. R9: [k8, k2tog] x 6 times (54 sts) R10: [k7, k2tog] x 6 times (48 sts) R. 11 - 12: (P4, k5, p3) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), p1. R. 13 - 14: (P3, k5, p1, p1, p2) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), p1. FOR SIZE 1, START HERE: R11: [k6, k2tog] x 6 times (42 sts) R. 15 - 16: (P2, k5, p1, k3, p) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), p1. R12: [k5, k2tog] x 6 times (36 sts) R. 17 - 18: ((P1, k5) x 2) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), p1. R13: [k4, k2tog] x 6 times (30 sts) R14: [k3, k2tog] x 6 times (24 sts) R. 19 - 20: (P1, p1, k3, p3, k4) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), k1. R15: [k2, k2tog] x 6 times (18 sts) R. 21 - 22: (K2, p1, p1, p5, k3) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), k1. R16: [k1, k2tog] x 6 times (12 sts) R17: k2tog x 6 times (6 sts) R. 23: (K3, p7, k2) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), k1. R. 24: (K3, p7, k2) x 4(5,6,7,8,9), k1. Cut the yarn approximately 10 inches, pull it through remaining stitches, weave in the ends. Continue in pattern till the hat measures: Size 1: 4.25” from beg (or about 30 rounds of main part pattern) Size 2: 5.5” from beg (or about 38 rounds of main part pattern) Don’t forget to block your hat and enjoy! Size 3: 6” from beg (or about 40 rounds of main part pattern) Size 4: 6.25” from beg (or about 40 rounds of main part pattern) Size 5: 6.5” from beg (or about 40 rounds of main part pattern) Size 6: 6.75” from beg (or about 42 rounds of main part pattern) In the last round - decrease 1 sts (either k2tog or p2tog anywhere) once. 48 (60, 72, 84, 96, 108 sts) For extra-long hat and/or slouchy look – add 6-8 additional rounds for the main part. Page 3 of 7 CrissCross hat knitting pattern / in‐the‐round & flat knitting methods LyudmylaKnitDesigns @Copyright 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lyudmyla‐vayner Page 4 of 7 CrissCross hat knitting pattern / in‐the‐round & flat knitting methods LyudmylaKnitDesigns @Copyright 2016 http://www.ravelry.com/designers/lyudmyla‐vayner CrissCross hat - FLAT KNITTING METHOD ABBREVIATIONS P: purl R: round/row SIZES: Beg: beginning; P2tog: purl 2 together RS: right side Size 1 / newborn to 3 months; CO: cast on P1TBL: purl 1 through Sl1: slip 1 knitwise Size 2 / baby; K: knit the back loop St(s): stitch(es) Size 3 / toddler; K2tog: knit 2 together WS: wrong side Size 4 / child/teen/adult S; K1TBL: knit 1 through the ( ) round brackets are used for both back loop variation numbers given for all 6 Size 5 / adult M/L; sizes, pattern repeats and st count Size 6 / adult XL; With smaller size needles, using long-tail cast-on method, CO: 51 (63, 75, 87, 99, DECREASE PART / crown shaping 111) NOTE: It’s a good idea to go through the pattern and circle or highlight all the FOR SIZE 6, START HERE: numbers that correspond to the size you’re making. R1: sl1, [k16, k2tog] x 6 times, p1; (104 sts) R2: sl1, [p2tog, p15] x 6 times, p1; (98 sts) RIBBING/Twisted Ribbing: R1 (RS): sl1, (k1TBL, p1) x 24 (30, 36, 42, 48, 54), k1TBL, p1; FOR SIZE 5, START HERE: R2 (WS): sl1, p1TBL, (k1, p1TBL) x x 24 (30, 36, 42, 48, 54), p1; R3: sl1, [k14, k2tog] x 6 times, p1; (92 sts) Repeat rows 1-2 (ending with WS row) till your ribbing measures: R4: sl1, [p2tog, p13] x 6 times, p1; (86 sts) 0.5/0.75 / 1 / 1.25 / 1.5 / 1.5” (1.27 / 1.9 / 2.5 / 3.1/ 3.81/ 3.81 cm) from beg.