Fossil Hat Knitting Pattern

This pattern features a textured design inspired by the ancient beauty of fossils. The hat is suitable for advanced beginners and includes both knitting and purling stitches.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in two contrasting colors - Color A (Main Color) and Color B (Contrast Color)
Needles: US 7 (UK 7, Metric 4.5mm) and US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) double-pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Scissors

Gauge

20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US 7 needles.

Instructions

Ribbing

Using Color A and US 7 needles, cast on 96 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist, and place a marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
Work *K2, P2* ribbing for 1.5 inches.

Body

Switch to US 8 needles.
Rounds 1-4: With Color A, knit all stitches.
Rounds 5-6: With Color B, knit all stitches.
Rounds 7-10: With Color A, knit all stitches.
Rounds 11-12: With Color B, knit all stitches.
Rounds 13-16: With Color A, knit all stitches.
Rounds 17-18: With Color B, knit all stitches.
Rounds 19-22: With Color A, knit all stitches.

Crown Shaping

Switch to double-pointed needles when necessary.
Round 1: *K2, k2tog* repeat around (72 stitches).
Round 2: Knit all stitches.
Round 3: *K1, k2tog* repeat around (48 stitches).
Round 4: Knit all stitches.
Round 5: *K2tog* repeat around (24 stitches).
Round 6: Knit all stitches.
Round 7: *K2tog* repeat around (12 stitches).
Round 8: *K2tog* repeat around (6 stitches).
Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.

Your fossil hat is now complete! Weave in any remaining yarn ends and block your hat to shape if desired. Enjoy your unique and cozy accessory.

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