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Pattern Notes
This pattern is worked in the round from the bottom up. The shaping at the top is created by rows with decreases. Once the amount of stitches on the needle becomes too small to continue using the circular needle, switch to the double pointed needles to continue decreasing.
Pattern
Using MC and US#6 circular needle, CO 80 sts
Rnd 1 (RS): *P4, k1, p1, k4, rep from * to end.
Place marker to mark the end of the row and join, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 2: *P3, k2, p2, k3, rep from * to end.
Rnd 3: *P2, k2, p1, k1, p2, k2, rep from * to end.
Rnd 4: *P1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1, rep from * to end.
Rnd 5: *K2, p3, k3, p2, rep from * to end.
Rnd 6: *K1, p4, k4, p1, rep from * to end.
Rnds 1-6 form the mock cable pattern. Work these 6 rows 3 more times.
Begin decreasing, switching to DPN when the amount of sts becomes too few to fit on the circular needle:
Next rnd: *P2tog, p2, k1, p1, k2, k2tog, rep from * to end; 64 sts rem
Next rnd: *P2, k2, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *P1, k2, p1, k1, p2, k1, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *K2, p2, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *K1, p3, k3, p1, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *P4, k4, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *P2tog, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog, rep from * to end; 48 sts rem
Next rnd: *P1, k2, p2, k1, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *K2, p1, k1, p2, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *P2tog, p1, k1, K2tog, rep from * to end; 32 sts rem
Next rnd: *P2, k2, rep from * to end.
Next rnd: *P2tog, p2, k2, k2tog, rep from * to end; 24 sts rem
Next rnd: *P2tog, k1, p1, k2tog, rep from * to end; 16 sts rem
Next rnd: *P2tog, k1, p1, k2tog, rep from * to last 4 stitches, p1, k1, p1, k1; 12 sts rem
Next rnd: *P2tog, k1, p1, k2tog, rep from * to end; 8 sts rem
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail. Using a darning needle, thread this yarn tail through the live stitches left on the knitting needle and drop them off the needle. Pull the yarn tight, closing the top of the hat.
Bow
Part 1: Using CC and US#2 straight needles CO 14 sts. Work in garter stitch (knit every row), for 24 rows. Bind off all sts.
Part 2: Using MC and US#2 straight needles CO 5 sts, leaving a long tail. Work in garter stitch for 10 rows. Bind off all sts, leaving a long tail.
Fold part 2 over lengthwise and sew the ends together with the tail of the yarn that was left after binding off. Weave the end of this tail into the fabric, then turn the piece inside out. Pull part 1 (the part in CC) through the loop formed by part 2 and shape the bow. Using the other long yarn tail that was left when casting on the stitches for part 2, sew the bow onto the hat.
Finishing
Weave in all yarn ends, including the end of the yarn tail that was used to sew the bow onto the hat.