BAND OF COURAGE

Knit Using 6 - weight yarn about 55 - 60 yards and Size US 13 Circular needles
Abbreviations: k1tbl: knit 1 stitch through the back loop k2tog: knit 2 stitches together Cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches. Work Brim: Row 1: knit all stitches Repeat Row 1 until piece is about 3 inches in length Work Pattern: Row 1: *k1tbl, p1*; repeat around Row 2: purl all stitches Repeat Rows 1 - 2 until the piece measures about 6 inches in length. Work Crown: Row 1: knit all stitches Repeat Row 1 until piece is about 7.5 to 8 inches in length. Decrease Crown: Row 1: *k4, k2tog *; repeat around Row 2: *k3, k2tog*; repeat around Row 3: *k2, k2tog*; repeat around Row 4: *k1, k2tog*; repeat around Row 5: *k2tog*; repeat around Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure. Weave in ends and give this hat to someone special! The pattern is worked over 2 stitches, but to keep the crown decrease the same, adjust in multiples of 6. To knit this using 5-weight yarn, use size 10.5 needles and cast on 66 stitches. To knit this using worsted weight yarn, use size 8 needles and cast on 96 stitches. To make it child size, use worsted yarn, size 8 needles and cast on 60 stitches. Adjust in increments of 6 stitches for individual sizes. To knit this using sport weight yarn, use size 5 needles and cast on 120 stitches. If using a different weight, you might have to add more rows to the crown decrease. Feel free to improvise as you wish!

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Band of Courage Robin Agar - Celli 2012