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Near the end of September (yes, this cat hat is a little tardy), there is this little thing called Oktoberfest that happens in Munich. When I went a few years ago, I have fond, yet hazy, memories of drinking liters and singing the ultimate drinking song for all ages: Ein Prosit. Perhaps this is not the name of the song, but it was the only lyric I could sing convincingly in German. So, anyway, many liters later, I found myself wearing a hat. An Oktoberfest hat. Kind of like this hat that Fifty-Fifty is now sporting.
I believe I was clutching the floor in this exact position, too. Let's just say that drinking a "mass" at 9 in the morning is unnatural for this lady. Seriously, you may all think I'm drunk to post such silly things, but let me assure you that I do not drink and post with reckless abandon.For those of you just stopping by just for this pattern, rest assured that this hat is not an anomaly. Don't forget to check out my other free patterns listed on the sidebar!
Materials• 70 yards of Cascade 220 in gray
• 8.5 yards of Sugar 'n Cream in white
• 8.5 yards of Sugar 'n Cream in blue
• 1 US size 7 16 inch circular needles OR needle size needed to achieve gauge.
• 1 US size 7 circular needles, any length, OR needle size needed to achieve gauge
(US size 7 DPNs may also be used instead of 2 circular needles)
• Row counter
• Tapestry needle
Special Skills Needed
• Knitting in the round using two circular needles
• Picking up stitches
Gauge
• 6 stitches = 1 inch on US size 7 needles in stockinette stitch
Finished hat circumference is 10 inches
Abbreviations
[ ] repeat instructions between brackets
bo bind off
co cast on
k knit
k2tog knit two stitches together
m1 make 1 stitch
sts stitch(es)
Directions
Loosely CO 60 sts on the 16" circular needle (needle A). Slip half of the stitches to the other circular needle (needle B). Join to knit in the round, placing a marker at that point so you know where the round begins.
Main Body
Rounds 1-20: k all sts
Round 21: [k4, k2tog] until end
Rounds 22-24: k all sts
Round 25: [k3, k2tog] until end
Round 26-28: k all sts
Round 29: [k2, k2tog] until end
Round 30-32: k all sts
Round 33: [k1, k2tog] until end (20 sts)
Round 34-36: k all sts
Round 37: [k1, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1] twice
Round 38-40: k all sts
Round 41: k2tog until end (8 sts)
Cut yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread yarn tail through remaining 8 sts.
Brim
Pick up 60 sts around the base of the hat using the 16" circular needle. Join to knit in the round, placing a marker at that point so you know where the round begins.
Round 1: k all sts
Round 2: [k3, m1] until end
Rounds 3-5: k all sts
Round 6: [k4, m1] until end
Rounds 7-9: k all sts
Round 10: [k5, m1] until end
Rounds 11-13: k all sts
Round 14: [k6, m1] until end
Round 15: k all sts
Round 16: BO all sts
I-cord Ribbons
CO 4 sts using white yarn
Knit i-cord for 20 inches
BO sts
Repeat for blue yarn.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. Twist blue and white i-cords together, and tack them around the hat. Place the hat on your cat, and guard your booze just in case Fluffy gets a hankering for beer. Oh, yes, and please send me a picture if you make this! Your pictures make this crazy endeavor worth it.
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I know, I know, you posted sober. But in case of doubt, there is always Mail Goggles!
ReplyDeletehttp://gmailblog.blogspot.com/2008/10/new-in-labs-stop-sending-mail-you-later.html
Not that I've ever used it....
Ha! And I thought Fifty-Fifty was just trying to crawl out from under the hat... I can't believe you liquored her up for the photo shoot ;)
ReplyDeleteHeh, looks like Fifty had a great Oktberfest, too, underneath that hat. Did you make one for yourself, too? :o)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE IT!!! And Fifty does look a little 'off' in this picture. Did you at least give her some catnip first?
ReplyDeleteCute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love the hats, but my sister has 10 cats, and I don't want any of them to be left out. (Because we all know the possibility of getting all of them to wear their hats at once are zero, and would involve a trip to the emergency room.) Are there 2 more patterns in that creative head of yours? The idea of a viking helmet appeals to me, complete with braids.
ReplyDeletea viking helmet WOULD be a great idea. this hat is just perfect for my little fatty cat who's drunk on catnip...eh, Puss?
ReplyDeleteClare
Our plan has worked... We've converted you! #Feline
ReplyDeleteI've been looking all over for a women's hat pattern and none of them look authentic (as far as my little research goes), so I'm seriously thinking of sizing this up for me!!
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