One Ball Beanie
Using just one ball of Rowan Big Wool, this easy garter stitch beanie style hat is a real stunner!
Materials: 100g Rowan Big Wool
Needles: 8mm single point needles
Notions: Tapestry needle for sewing up
Abbreviations: k2tog: Decrease by knitting 2 together
Tension: 8mm needles and in Garter Stitch: 10cm = 10 stitches and 24 rows
PATTERN
Cast on 48 stitches. Knit 30 rows.
Decrease for the crown of the hat
Row 31: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end (40 stitches) Row 32: Knit
Row 33: * K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end (32 stitches) Row 34: Knit
Row 35: * K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end (24 stitches) Row 36: Knit
Row 37: * K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end (16 stitches) Row 38: Knit
Row 39: * k2tog, repeat from * to end (8 stitches)
Cut the yarn leaving a long end to sew up. Then thread the end through all the remaining stitches. Pull up tight and secure with some sewing. Sew the sides of your hat together.
Decorate with a pompom in a contrasting colour if desired.
