Knitted Bold Stripes Hat

Step up your winter fashion game with our latest creation, the Vibrant Striped Beanie! This stylish accessory is a must-have for those who want to make a bold statement while staying warm and cozy. Crafted with love and care, this beanie features a unique knitted design that is sure to turn heads wherever you go. The Vibrant Striped Beanie is not your ordinary hat. Its eye-catching bold stripes add a pop of color to any outfit, making it the perfect accessory to brighten up those gloomy winter days. Whether you're hitting the slopes or strolling through the city streets, this beanie will keep you looking stylish and feeling comfortable.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Mosaic, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 186 yards (170 m), in the color "5227": 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 9 (5.5 mm) and US 10.5 (6.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements:

• Size S/M: head circumference = 20"- 21" (50- 53 cm), hat height = 9" (23 cm).
• Size M/L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56- 58 cm), hat height = 9" (23 cm).

Yardage:

• Size S/M: 126- 128 yards (115- 117 m), approx.
• Size M/L: 142- 144 yards (130- 132 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 18 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m1: make one stitch increase purl-wise.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 slipped sts together through back loops.
• sssk: slip, slip, slip knitwise, knit the 3 slipped sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

With US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 64 (72) sts. Join in the round.

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds. Work as follows:

Rib round 1: k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 5 more times.

Change to US 10.5 (6.5 mm) circular knitting needles while working the next round:

Increasing rounds:

Round 1: k 2, p 5, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 2: k 2, m1, p 5, m1, k 1, repeat to end. [80 (90) sts]

Round 3: k 2, p 7, k 1, repeat to end.

Round 4: k 2, m1, p 7, m1, k 1, repeat to end. [96 (108) sts]

Round 5: k 2, p 9, k 1, repeat to end.

Pattern Rounds:

Round 1: k 3, p 7, k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 2: p 1, k 3, p 5, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 3: p 2, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 4: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 5: p 4, k 1, p 1, k 3, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 6: p 5, k 3, p 4, repeat to end.

Round 7: p 4, k 3, p 1, k 1, p 3, repeat to end.

Round 8: p 3, k 3, p 1, k 3, p 2, repeat to end.

Round 9: p 2, k 3, p 3, k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 10: p 1, k 3, p 5, k 3, repeat to end.

Round 11: k 3, p 7, k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Basic round: knit the k sts and purl the p sts.

Repeat the basic round five more times.

Decreasing rounds:

Decreasing round 1: k 1, ssk, p 7, k2tog, repeat to end. [80 (90) sts]

Repeat the basic round twice.

Decreasing round 2: k 1, ssk, p 5, k2tog, repeat to end. [64 (72) sts]

Repeat the basic round twice.

Decreasing round 3: k 1, ssk, p 3, k2tog, repeat to end. [48 (54) sts]

Repeat the basic round twice.

Decreasing round 4: k 1, ssk, p 1, k2tog, repeat to end. [32 (36) sts]

Decreasing round 5: k 1, sssk, repeat to end. [16 (18) sts]

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

Happy crocheting/knitting!