THIS IS THE HAT KNITTING PATTERN ONLY, GNOME IS NOT INCLUDED.
It is as good as a real size hat, and you can make it for your dolls and other toys!
Simply follow this easy pattern which takes no time to finish.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished hat measures approximately 14 cm/5.5 inches tall from the brim to the top (cuff folded and without pompom) and 6.5 cm/2.5 inches in diameter around the brim.
YARN
You will need around 30 g/1 oz of Patons Classic Wool Worsted Yarn, 100 % wool, 200 m/223 yds in 100 g/3.5 oz, or any other worsted weight yarn with similar yardage.
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
Working needles US 7 (4.5 mm) double pointed needles, set of 4, or the size to obtain the gauge
Ribbing needles US 6 (4 mm) double pointed needles, set of 4, or 1 size smaller than working needles
Stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Pompom maker
GAUGE
20 stitches and 26 rounds = 10 x 10 cm/4 x 4 inches in circular stockinette on your working needles
26 stitches and 26 rounds = 10 x 10 cm/4 x 4 inches in cable pattern (see chart at the end of the pattern) on your working needles
TECHNIQUES USED
Tubular cast on/long-tail cast on
2-by-2 rib
2 and 3 stitches cables, right and left
Knit increase (m1)
Knit decreases (k2tog, ssk)
Purl decrease (p2tog)
NOTES
The hat is worked from the bottom to the top, seamless in rounds.
This instruction is for double pointed needles, but you can use long circular needles and the magic loop.
If you are not comfortable with tubular cast on, use the long-tail cast on method for the hat instead.
If you use long-tail cast on method for the hat, use two ribbing size needles held together to make sure the cast on edge isn’t too tight.
The chart is available on the last page, separate from the instructions, to save printing paper and ink. The panel on the chart is to be repeated 3 times around.
This is an easy project, but it requires certain knitting experience.
Do not hesitate to reach out via email gnomesalltheway [!at] gmail.com in case you have any questions.
Happy knitting!