MACHINE BULKY
YARN 4 Ply knitting worsted type
Two yarns of different colors (Optional)
STITCH SIZE 7.5 -8.0
GAUGE: 3.6 Stitches per inch
6 Rows per inch
Cast on 65, (71), (77) stitches with WY (waste yarn) and knit several rows. Lock (Carriage) on right.
R.C. 00 Kn (Knit) 22 rows using MC (Main Color)
R.C. 22: Kn 4 rows using CC (Contrasting Color)
Kn 2 rows MC
Kn 2 rows CC
Kn 2 rows MC
Kn 4 rows CC
Kn 2 rows Mc
R.C. 38: Turn up cuff by joining R 1 with R 38
Remove WY and continue knitting to:
R.C. 66: Shape crown: Place every other stitch on an adjacent needle.
Reduce stitch size to 7.0 and Kn 2 rows.
R.C. 68: Reduce stitch size to 6.0 and Kn 2 rows
R.C. 70: With WY knit 4 rows and drop off.
Run a piece of MC yarn through the last row of MC stitches.
Remove WY
Finish: Sew up sides, draw up yarn piece, attach pom pom if desired.
Notes:
The design stated here is only one of many possibilities.
The varigated yarns are great for the contrast yarns.
If a smaller or larger yarn is used then make a test swatch to
determine the gauge. Usually size small width is 18 inches
medium is 20 inches, and adult size is 22 inches. The height
is 8 to 9 inches or whatever you desire.
