So here you are ~ this is so simple and quick to knit! And the stretchy nature of this hat means that, if you are knitting this as a gift, you don't have to worry too much about size.
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Galway Bay Hat as a Beanie |
Galway Bay - Mother and Daughter Hats |
Galway Bay Ribbed Hat
Adult Lady’s Hat
Tension:
4sts = 1” over the ribbing pattern, when stretched as worn
Size:
Width: 17” - 18” when stretched as worn
Height: 8”
Using
5.5mm (if you are a loose knitter), or 6mm needles (if you are a tight knitter)
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Cast
on 69sts
1st Row: S1,
k2, * p2, k2, repeat from *to last 2sts, p1, k1
2nd Row: S1,
k1, p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 6 ½ “
If you want a turn up
brim – add 2” to the length here.
Row 1: S1, k2, *
p2tog, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1
Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 4: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 6: S1, * k1,
p1, repeat from * to last st, k1Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 4: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 7: K2tog all across row to last st, k1
Row 8: P2tog all across row
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops
and secure.Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
Add a pom-pom if desired.
Galway Bay Hat and Handwarmers |
It you would like to make matching Handwarmer Mittens, you will find the instructions here ~
Adult Man’s Hat
Tension:
4sts = 1” over the ribbing pattern, when stretched as worn
Size:
Width: 19” - 20” when stretched as worn
Height: 9”Instructions:
Using
5.5mm (if you are a loose knitter), or 6mm needles (if you are a tight knitter)
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Cast
on 77sts
1st Row: S1,
k2, * p2, k2, repeat from *to last 2sts, p1, k1
2nd Row: S1,
k1, p2, * k2, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 7 ½ “
If you want a turn up
brim – add 2” to the length here.
To shape the crown:
Row 1: S1, k2, *
p2tog, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1 59sts
Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 4: S1, p2, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog,p1, repeat from * to last st, k1 40sts
Row 6: S1, * k1,
p1, repeat from * to last st, k1Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 4: S1, p2, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog,p1, repeat from * to last st, k1 40sts
Row 7: K2tog all across row to last st, k1 20sts
Row 8: P2tog all across row 10sts
Row 9: K2tog all across row 5sts
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops
and secure.Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
Add a pom-pom if desired.
* * * * *
Child’s Hat 6 - 10 years
Tension:
4sts = 1” over the ribbing pattern, when stretched as worn
Size:
Width: 16 - 17” when stretched as worn
Height: 7 3/4 ”
Note: This hat will stretch to fit a range of sizes
Instructions:
Using 5.5mm, cast on 65sts
1st Row: S1, k2, * p2, k2, repeat from *to last 2sts, p1, k1
It is easy to adjust the hat height here ~ by increasing or decreasing the number of rows.
To shape the crown:
Row 1: S1, k2, * p2tog, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1
Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1
Row 4: S1, k1, p2, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 6: P2tog all across row to last st, k1 Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1
Row 4: S1, k1, p2, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 7: K2tog all across row
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops and secure.
Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
* * * * *
Child’s Hat 3 - 6 years
Tension:
4sts = 1” over the ribbing pattern, when stretched as worn
Size:
Width: 14 - 15” when
stretched as worn
Height: 7”
Note: This hat will stretch to fit a range of sizes
Galway Bay ~ Child Ribbed Hat |
Instructions:
Using 5.5mm, cast on 61sts
1st Row: S1,
k2, * p2, k2, repeat from *to last 2sts, p1, k1
Repeat the last 2 rows until work measures 5 1/2 “
It is easy to adjust
the hat height here ~ by increasing or decreasing the number of rows.
To shape the crown:
Row 1: S1, k2, *
p2tog, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1
Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1
Row 4: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 6: P2tog all
across row to last st, k1 Row 2: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 3: S1, k2, * p1, k2, repeat from * to last 2sts, p1, k1
Row 4: S1, * k1, p2, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 5: S1, * k2tog, p1, repeat from * to last st, k1
Row 7: K2tog all across row
Cut the yarn leaving a ‘tail’.
With a yarn needle, pull the yarn through all the remaining loops
and secure.
Sew up side seam and weave in ends.
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Hello there. As a newbie to knitting I find these wonderful . Easy to understand & follow. Thank you for them :)
ReplyDeleteFor the charity pieces I am knitting . In title you meantion the dk version of this but I cannot find despite looking through your posts . Do you have a link if possible please ? Many thanks
Hi Kirsty - the link you need is ~ http://mariannaslazydaisydays.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/festive-fun-ribbed-hat-mittens.html
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M
Thank you so much for the reply and the link. Finding it really therapeutic & knowing they will be helping someone is an extra feel good factor :)
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