Mile Marker 333

Knit flat in garter stitch, this simple hat is perfect for when you are riding shotgun on a road trip. Easy to put down to pour your driver a cup of coffee or to snap a few photos. Play with stripes to create a colorful collection. This hat is great mindless knitting, and also suitable for beginners.

*note: Specific instructions for stripes are not included

 

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn, held double*

Size US 9 needles (5.5mm) or whatever it takes to get gauge

*Sample hats used Lion Brand Wool-Ease and Red Heart Soft

Gauge: 

12 sts= 4" in garter stitch

Instructions:

With yarn held double, CO 56 stitches.

Knit every row for 6"

Shape top of hat:

Row 1: *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end of row.

Row 2: Knit across

Row 3: *K5, K2tog, rep from * to end of row

Row 4: Knit across

Row 5: *K4, K2tog, rep from * to end of row

Row 6: Knit across

Row 7: *K3, K2tog, rep from * to end of row

Row 8: Knit across

Row 9: *K2, K2tog, rep from * to end of row

Row 10: Knit across

Row 11: *K1, K2tog, rep from * to end of row

Row 12: *K2tog, rep from * to end of row

Cut yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Sew side seam. Done!