Fitted Seed Stitch Hat

Materials:

• US 6, 4 mm DPNs or a US 6, 4mm circular needle
• tapestry needle
• approximately 110 yards of worsted weight yarn 

 

Gauge:

• 10 stitches x 14 rows makes a 2" stockinette square

 

Pattern:

• cast on 80 stitches; if using DPNs, divide among 3 needles
• work in the round in K2, P2 rib for 2"
• for the last stitch in the last round of the K2, P2 rib, purl into the front and back of the last stitch: 81 stitches 

• K1, P1 in the round for 5" (7" total when including the 2" of ribbing)
• begin decrease:
• ROW 1: *K2tog, P2tog [K1, P1] x 8; repeat from * 4 times, K1 73 stitches  

•  ROW 2 & ALL EVEN ROWS: P1, K1 for the entire round   

• ROW 3: *K1, [P1, K1] x 4, P2tog, K2tog, P1, [K1, P1] x 2; repeat from * 4 times, K1 65 stitches 

• ROW 5: *K2tog, P2tog, [K1, P1] x 6; repeat from * 4 times, K1 57 stitches 

• ROW 7: *K1, [P1, K1] x 3, P2tog, K2tog, P1, [K1, P1] x 1; repeat from * 4 times, K1 49 stitches 

• ROW 9: *K2tog, P2tog, [K1, P1] x 4; repeat from * 4 times, K1 41 stitches 

• ROW 11:  *K1, [P1, K1] x 2, P2tog, K2tog, P1; repeat from * 4 times, K1 33 stitches 

• ROW 13: *K2tog, P2tog, [K1, P1] x 2; repeat from * 4 times, K1 25 stitches 

• ROW 15: *K1, P2tog, K2tog, P1; repeat from * 4 times, K1 17 stitches 

• ROW 17: [K2tog, P2tog] x 4, K1 9 stitches

• Cut the yarn and use a tapestry needle to run through remaining stitches. Pull tight and secure. Weave in all ends.

Links:

• Here is the link to the Ravelry page for this pattern.
• Here is the link to the Ravelry page for the free pattern of the cowl that inspired me to design this hat.

Please do not hesitate to comment or email me with any questions, concerns, or errors. I hope you enjoy the pattern!