Knitted Your Mother And Mine Hat

Crafted with care and love, the hat for your mother and mine was intricately knitted by hand. Each stitch was carefully woven together to create a cozy and stylish accessory that is sure to keep both of them warm during the colder months. The soft yarn used in the making of the hat adds a touch of comfort, making it a perfect gift for the special women in your life. The design of the hat is both classic and timeless, making it a versatile piece that can be paired with any outfit. Whether they are running errands or enjoying a leisurely stroll, your mother and mine will look effortlessly chic in this beautifully crafted hat. The attention to detail in the knitting process ensures that the hat is not only fashionable but also durable, allowing them to enjoy wearing it for years to come.

Materials:

• Suggested yarn:Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: rose berry 170 (1skein), red 106 (1 skein) and cream 01 (1skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S (for kids): head circumference = 18" (46 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
• Size M: head circumference = 20" (51 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).
• Size L (for teens and adults): head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Gauge: 18 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage:

• Size S: 108 - 110 yards (100- 102 m), approx.
• Size M: 128- 130 yards (118- 120 m), approx.
• Size L: 148- 150 yards (135- 137 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: slip st, slip st, knit the 2 slipped sts through back loops.

Instructions:

With rose berry yarn, cast on 72 (84, 96) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round?

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round ten (twelve, twelve) more times, then work as follows:

Rounds 1-2: (k 1, p 1) twice, k 2, (k 1, p 1) three times, repeat to end.

Rounds 3-4: k 1, p 1, k 6, (k 1, p 1) twice, repeat to end.

Round 5: k 11, p 1, repeat to end.

Bind on red and cream yarns and work the hearts chart. Cut the red and cream yarns, then repeat round 5 once, rounds 3-4 once, rounds 1-2 once. Work rib round 0 (once, twice).

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: (k 1, p 1) five times, ssk, repeat to end. [66 (77, 88)] sts

Rounds 2-3: knit the k sts and purl the p sts.

Round 4: (k 1, p 1) four times, k2tog, k 1, repeat to end. [60 (70, 80)] sts

Rounds 5-6: repeat round 2.

Round 7: (k 1, p 1) three times, k2tog, k 2, repeat to end. [54 (63, 72)] sts

Note: change to DPNs when needed.

Rounds 8-9: repeat round 2.

Round 10: (k 1, p 1) twice, k2tog, k 3, repeat to end. [48 (56, 64)] sts

Round 11: repeat round 2.

Round 12: k 1, p 1, k2tog, k 4, repeat to end. [42 (49, 56)] sts

Round 13: repeat round 2.

Round 14: k2tog, k 5, repeat to end. [36 (42, 48)] sts

Round 15: k to end.

Round 16: k2tog, repeat to end. [18 (21, 24)] sts

Round 17: k to end.

Round 18: k2tog, repeat to the last st for all sizes (K the last st for Size M). [9 (11, 12)] sts

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.