Travelling Stitches Hat Pattern
Level: Intermediate
Size: Adult
Materials:
Gauge: 20 stitches x 24 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch
Pattern:
Cast on 88 stitches on circular needles. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches. Place marker at beginning of round.
Round 1-5: *K1, P1* - repeat around
Round 6: Knit all stitches
Round 7: *K1, P1, K3, P1* - repeat around
Round 8: Knit all stitches
Continue in this pattern, following the Travelling Stitches Chart for the main design until hat measures 7" from cast on edge.
Decrease rounds:
Switch to double-pointed needles when necessary.
Round 1: *K1, K2tog* - repeat around
Round 2: Knit all stitches
Round 3: *K2tog* - repeat around
Round 4: Knit all stitches
Repeat rounds 3 and 4 until 8 stitches remain. Cut yarn and draw through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.
Weave in ends and block to shape.