Garter Brim Hat
Size: 1 Size fits most adults
Materials: 1 ball of Encore Mega
Needles: 16” circular size 15; plus double points- size 11 or 13; 1 marker.
Gauge: 2 sts =1” over st st on size 15 needles.
Loosely cast on 40 sts. Place marker and join into the round, taking care not to twist the sts.
Work in Garter st (purl 1 round, knit 1 round) for 11 rounds total- ending with a purl round.
Continue in st st (knit every round) until total length is 6”, ending at the marker.
Begin decreases, changing to double pointed needles when needed.
Decrease:
Rd 1: *(K6, k2tog); repeat from * around.
Rd 2: *(K5, k2tog); repeat from * around.
Rd 3: *(K4, k2tog); repeat from * around.
Rd 4: *(K3, k2tog); repeat from * around.
Rd 5: *(K2, k2tog); repeat from * around.
Rd 6: *(K1, k2tog); repeat from * around.
Rd 7: *(K2tog); repeat from * around.
Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts. Pull up tight and anchor. Weave in all ends.
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