Easy Welted Hat

by Fran Jepperson

This is a very good looking cap and a good first project for beginners. It is knit in the round from the bottom to the top with no shaping.  To close the top, holes are created with yarn overs into which i-cord is threaded.  To make the hat smaller or to work with larger yarn, cast on fewer stitches in multiples of 8.

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Yarn:  1 skein Fidalgo Artisan Yarn’s 50/50 Blend (50% Fine Alpaca, 50% Wool, 100g=220yards) or equivalent worsted weight yarn.

Needles, Hooks, and Notions:  US size 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needle or size to obtain gauge, two double pointed needles of the same size for making i-cord, stitch marker and blunt tapestry needle.

Gauge: 16 sts = 4” in welted pattern.

Finished Size:  Approximately 22 inches around, but there is plenty of stretch.