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Harry Potter hat


Harry Potter hat
Originally uploaded by tihea.
A free pattern by The Irish Ewe!

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Original hat was made with Lopi Lite, a worsted weight yarn, on size 9 needles. The pattern is flexible enough to use most any yarn, and you only need to go up one or two needle sizes as the tighter gauge will make for a hat that stands up on its own better.

Inc - Knit into the front and back of next st

Starting at the top, co 3 sts and work in Icord for 4 inches. Mark first st for beginning of round.

Inc in each st across. Transfer sts to double points, and work in the round.

Inc in first st of every round until hat is about 3 or 4 inches wider than head circumference.

Switch to garter stitch, and increase 10 sts every other (knit) round until brim is about 4 or 5 inches deep. Bind off loosely.

Toss in a bag and felt away! Dry upright over a pan or soda bottle with plastic bags in the top to keep it upright. Make sure the brim is flat on the table, although it will be wavy.

Original hat has stripes of Crystal Palace Fizz Stardust worked in 4 row increments.

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