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Subtle Twist
While most of this hat is worked in a simple rib pattern, subtle cables spring forth
twisting into the top decreases adding interest.

Finished Size
Fits: 20 -23 head circumference (most adults)

Materials
Schulana Cashmere Millefiori (100% Cashmere; 100yds/91m per 50g/1.76 oz.);
Color: #5 Blue, Gray, Brown; 1 ball. Needles: US Size 10 (6mm): 16" circular (cir)
and double pointed needles (dpn). Notions: Stitch marker, cable neede, tapestry
needle. Yarn Suggestions: Misti Alpaca Chunky, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky.

Gauge
14 sts and 23 rows = 4 in Stockinette Stitch.

ABBREVIATIONS
See Chart Key

DIRECTIONS
Body
CO 72 sts, place marker and join for working in the round.
Rnd 1: *k3, p2, k2, p2; rep from * around.
Repeat Rnd 1 until piece measures 6 (15 cm) from
cast on edge.
Note: If you would like your hat short or longer, work less or
more of Rnd 1 before starting the Crown section.
Crown
Dec rounds (Or use Chart, switching to dpn when needed):
Rnd 1: *k1, k2tog, p2, k2, p2; rep from * 64 sts rem.
Rnd 2: *k2, p2, k2, p2; rep from *.
Rnd 3: *2/1 LPC, 2/1 RPC, p2; rep from.
Rnd 4: *p1, k4, p1, p2tog; rep from *56 sts rem.
Rnd 5: *p1, C4F, p2; rep from *.
Rnd 6: *p1, k4, p2; rep from *.
Rnd 7: *2/1 RPC, 2/1 LPC, p1; rep from *.
Rnd 8: *k2, p2tog, k2, p1; rep from *48 sts rem.
Rnd 9: *k2tog, p1; rep from *32 sts rem.
Rnd 10: *k1, p1; rep from *.
Rnd 11: *ssk, k2tog; rep from *16 sts rem.
Rnd 12: *k2tog; rep from *8 sts rem.

FINISHING
Draw end through remaining sts and tighten. Weave in all ends.

Please send any pattern errors or support inquiries to jen@pieKnits.com.

Copyright 2009 Jennifer Tallapaneni, pieKnits, http://pieKnits.com.
All rights reserved. Pattern is available for personal use only. No part of this pattern may
be reproduced in any form nor used to produce items for sale without the express
permission of the designer. Stealing makes you a bad bad person.

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Crown Decreases Chart

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Chart Key

K
K2tog
P2tog
Ssk

Knit
Knit 2 stitches together

Purl 2 stitches together

Slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, knit
these 2 sts together
2/1 LPC Slip 2 sts to cable needle (cn),
hold in front, p1, k2 sts from cn
2/1 RPC Slip 1 st to cn, hold in back, k2, p1
st from cn
Slip 2 sts to cn, hold in front, k2,
C4F
k2 sts from cn

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