Introduction: Easy & Quick Tam O' Shanter Hat
It's fun and satisfying when you can knit up a cute hat to wear the next day.
Thicker yarn, or two thinner strands, as in my case, coupled with large needles, makes this hat a breeze to knit up in an evening.
And simple enough to do while watching a movie!
~ 50g of yarn
US 11 & 15 knitting needles
Yarn needle for sewing up hat
Step 1: Cast on Stitches, Rib Knit
Start with US 11 needles
Cast on 46 stitches(for medium), long tail casting on method for better elasticity
Knit 5 rows of ribbing, 1 x1 or 2 x 2
Step 2: Increase Needle Size, Stitches
Switch to US 15 needle
Increase every stitch you knit by one, by knitting into the front and back of each loop
You should now have 69 stitches on the needle
Now create stockinette stitch until your piece measures 14 cm
Step 3: Decreasing
You will start decreasing, in a staggered design.
K8, K2tog
K7, K2tog
and so on,
until K1, K2tog
K2tog
You should have 7-9 stitches left(dep on size)
Cut yarn so at least a 2' tail is left for sewing
Step 4: Sew Hat Sides, Add Pom Pom
Using a yarn needle, feed tail through loops on needle, sliding them off
Draw tightly, then sew hat sides down to bottom.
Create pom pom or tassel if desired
That's it!
Super cute and easy.
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