LOOM: ‘Premium’ Chunky Knit Looms, 48 peg and 24 peg loom used.
YARN: Approx 80 yds of Super Bulky weight merino wool yarn. Malabrigo Rasta in Solis used in sample. 90yds (82m); 150g (5.29 oz).
NOTIONS: knitting tool, tapestry needle
GAUGE: 5.5 sts x 8 rows=2 inches
SIZE: Hat fits up to 20” circumference head
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx=approximate
k=knit stitch. May substitute with u-stitch.
p=purl
stitchst(s)=stitch(es)
rnd(s)=round(s)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 48 sts (orange loom), prepare to work in the round. The modified e-wrap cast on is recommended.
Rnd 1-8: *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rnd 9-13: p to end.
Rnd 14-17: **k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Remove all stitches to a piece of scrap yarn.Place all stitches on the 24 peg knitting loom (the smallest one)—2 stitches per peg.
Knit to end of rnd. Bind off with basic removal method. Weave all ends in.