How to Knit a 70s ski hat
A hat is an easy project to complete in only a few short hours. This hat is a simple design that is simple and easy to personalize. It can be made in solid colors or with strips. This is a great project for beginning knitters to make as soon as decreases and working in the round is mastered.
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Instructions
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Knitting the Hat
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Choose your DK weight yarn and 4mm double pointed needles. You will need around 230 to 300 yards or yarn for this project.
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Knit a gauge swatch. You will need 18 stitches per 4 inches to have the correct gauge for this project. Change the needles size if you need to in order to get gauge.
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Cast on 99 stitches. This size will fit most heads. If you want to make a child's version, cast on 77 inches. You can add or decrease stitches to make a larger or smaller size if necessary just keep the number in multiples of 11.
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Distribute the stitches around four double pointed needles.
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Join in the round. Make sure not to twist the stitches.
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Knit 1 inch of k1, p1 ribbing.
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Knit in stockinette stitch for 5 inches. The hat should measure 6 inches from the edge.
Decreasing the Hat
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Begin decreasing by knitting 9 then knitting two stitches together. Repeat this for an entire row. Knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch.
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Decrease again by knitting 8 and knitting two stitches together. Repeat this for an entire row. Knit 2 rows in stockinette stitch.
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Decrease another row by knitting 7 stitches and then knitting two stitches together. Repeat this for an entire row. Knit 1 row in stockinette.
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Continue to decrease the number of stitches before the decrease each time. Next knit 6 before knitting two together, then 5, then 4 stitches, 3 then 2 then 1.
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Knit two stitches together and repeat all across the row. You'll begin with 16 stitches and end with 8 stitches. Cut a 6 inch tail.
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Slide the tail of the yarn through the remaining stitches with a tapestry needles. Weave in all the ends of the yarn.
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