"Marlo"

This is a simple, knit in the round hat. Knit in a soft Alpaca yarn, it folds double over your ears. Enjoy!

I forgot to take a picture before taking it into Ewe Knit Kits. Until I can get over there to snap a shot, picture Marlo Thomas as That Girl in a really cute warm cuddly hat saying "Oh Donald". You'll look just like that!

Updated with pictures! There's a bit of ribbing hiding under the brim to keep it close to your head and ears.



Materials:

Plymouth Yarn “Baby Grande Alpaca”
Small, 1 skein*,
Medium, 2 skeins
Large 2, skeins.

Size 10.5 16” circular and 10.5 double points
1 marker
tapestry needle

Abbreviations:
K2tog – knit 2 together
1X1 ribbing – knit 1, purl 1 around on each row
Stockinette – knit every round

Notes:
The store sample is a Woman’s Small and knit in the natural color.
*Small is knit in 1 skein of yarn. There was about 6 inches of yarn left. You may wish to purchase another skein of yarn.

Pattern:

On 16” circular, cast on 70 stitches for all sizes, place marker and join.

Knit 5.5”(7”, 8”) stockinette in the round. (you'll have enough yarn to make the larger sizes wider)

Change to 1X1 ribbing for 6 (8, 8) rounds.

Change back to Stockinette for 7 (9, 11) rounds.

Begin decrease rounds, changing to double points when necessary:

Round 1 - Knit 8, k2tog around
Round 2 - Knit
Round 3 - Knit 7, k2tog around
Round 4 - Knit
Round 5 - Knit 6, k2tog around
Round 6 - Knit
Round 7 - Knit 5, k2tog around
Round 8 - Knit
Round 9 - Knit 4, k2tog around
Round 10 - Knit 3, k2tog around
Round 11 - Knit 2, k2tog around
Round 12 - Knit 1, k2tog around
Round 13 - Knit 2 together around

Thread yarn on tapestry needle and run through stitches on needle. Tie off.

Please do not copy the pattern or hat for sale. You may knit the pattern for yourself or family/friends. updated 12/8/09