Creative Habitat

Skill Level: Beginner

Size
Child’s S (M, L)
Circumference 16 (17, 18)”"

Gauge
18 stitches + 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong
side). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

Stripe patterns
Red Hat Version

Work 4 rows CC, 4 rows MC, 2 rows CC, 4 rows MC, 4 rows CC.
Pineapple Hat Version
(Work 2 rows CC, 4 rows MC) 3 times, work 2 rows CC.

HAT
With MC, cast on 72 (78, 84) stitches. Work in Knit 1, Purl 1 Ribbing for 1 3/4”. Change
to Stockinette stitch and work 4 rows. Work even in chosen Stripe Pattern until Hat
measures 6 (6, 7)” from beginning.

CROWN
Begin crown shaping as follows:
Row 1 *Knit 4, knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 60 (65, 70) stitches.
Row 2 and all wrong side rows Purl.
Row 3 *Knit 3, knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 48 (52, 56) stitches.
Row 5 *Knit 2, knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 36 (39, 42) stitches.
Row 7 *Knit 1, knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 24 (26, 28) stitches.
Row 9 *Knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 12 (13, 14) stitches.
Row 10 *Knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 6 (7, 7) stitches.

Cut yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread through large-eyed, blunt needle. Draw through
all stitches and tighten. Sew in place and sew back Hat seam.

ABBREVIATIONS
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
psso = pass slip stitch over
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
st(s) = stitch(es)
tbl = through back loop
tog = together
yo = yarn over
WS = wrong side