Scofflaw

rhyFlower Knits

Melinda Measor

melinda@rhyflowerknits.com

www.rhyflowerknits.com

www.ravelry.com/designers/rhyflower-knits
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Introduction
This fun hat has an easy to remember pattern for easy mindless knitting. The delightful eyelets make
for an ideal autumn or spring hat for any teen or adult. The length can be easily adapted, so if you
prefer more of a beanie you can easily subtract repeats or add them for more of a slouch.

Scofflaw is worked in the round and the pattern consists of both written directions and charts. The
pattern features 3 adult sizes; Small, Medium, and Large, which makes it perfect for gift-giving.
Scofflaw includes detailed instructions for the techniques used.

Scofflaw is worked in the round and the pattern contains written directions. Not only does this hat
pattern feature 7 sizes; Small, Medium, & Large. Scofflaw contains a hat worksheet, so you know how
to measure your head to achieve a perfect fit.

Skills Required/Techniques Used

(Please refer to the Pattern Notes section for a breakdown of these skills)
• Cable Cast-On, or preferred cast-on • S2tog-k1-p2sso
• Knit • K2tog
• K2tog • Yo
• Purl

Materials List
• US7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
• US8 (5 mm) 16” circular needle, or size to obtain gauge
• Darning Needle
• Stitch Marker
• 130-160 yards worsted weight yarn

Suggested Yarn
Manos Del Uruguay Gloria
100% Merino 219 Yards/100 Grams
Colorway: Nostalgia

Gauge & Yardage

18 Stitches by 24 rows in pattern stitch = 4” (10 cm) on US6
(4 mm) needles, before blocking.

Size Information
(Please refer to sizing guide on page 3 of this pattern to
assess the correct size for you.)
Small (S): 18” (46 cm) circumference.
Medium (M): 21” (54 cm) circumference.
Large (L): 24” (61 cm) circumference.

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Pattern Notes
Cable Cast-On:
Step 1: Make a slip knot, leaving a short tail, and place it on the left-hand needle.
Step 2: Knit into the slip knot, leaving the slip knot on the left-hand needle.
Step 3: Slip the new stitch back to the left-hand needle knitwise.
Step 4: Insert the needle between the 2 stitches on the left-hand needle and wrap yarn
around.
Step 5: Pull a new stitch through and slip new stitch onto the left-hand needle.

Repeat step 4 & 5 until you have the desired number of stitches for your project.

Dividing stitches for DPNs:

If you’re more comfortable using double pointed needles for your hat, divide your stitches
evenly between 3 double pointed needles.

Dividing stitches magic loop:

If you’re knitting your hat using magic loop, you’ll divide your stitches so that half are on the
first needle and half are on the second needle.

Charts:
Charts are read from right to left throughout the pattern as we are working in the round.

Glossary:
• K: Knit.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• P: Purl.
• S2tog-k1-p2sso: Slip 2 stitches
together knitwise, knit 1, then
pass slipped stitches over.
• Yo: Wrap the working yarn over
the right needle, from front to
back (counter-clockwise).

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Important Sizing information:

• Ensure your tape measure is snug - Hats should
fit snuggly; not too tight or too loose. Average Head Size
• To measure your head circumference, wrap a
Circumference Crown
tape measure around the widest part of your To Fit
(A) Length (B)
head - over your hair, from your forehead,
above your ears and around the back, then 4.25” (11
Preemie 12“(30.5 cm)
round to the front again. cm)
• Different hat styles have different lengths, but Newborn 14“(35.5 cm) 5” (12.5 cm)
you should know the size of your head in
5.75” (14.5
relation to the pattern, so you know what to 6 Months 16” (40.5 cm)
cm)
expect and what an ideal length for hats
would be.
6.5” (16.5
12 months 18” (45.5 cm)
• To measure your crown length measure from
cm)
the crown to base of your ear. 7.25” (18.5
Child/Teen 20” (50.5 cm)
• Head sizes vary from person to person, the cm)
chart of measurements are just averages. 8.25” (21
Adult 22” (56 cm)
Measure your head to be sure, one size cm)
doesn’t fit all. 9.25” (23.5
Large Adult 24” (61 cm)
cm)

Part of Your
Head Measurements

A
B

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Pattern Instructions
Using a cable cast-on or your preferred hat cast-on and your smaller
needles, cast-on 96 [112, 128] stitches. Place marker and join in the round,
ensuring not to twist.

Brim:
With smaller needles.
Rounds 1-16: *K2, p2; repeat from * across round.

Pattern:
Switch to your larger needles.
Round 17: Knit across round.
Round 18: *Yo, k2, s2tog-k1-p2sso, k2, yo, k1; repeat from * across
round.
Rounds 19-56: Repeat rows 17-18.

Crown:
Round 57: Knit across round.
Round 58: *Yo, k2, s2tog-k1-p2sso, k3; repeat from * across round.
Round 59: Knit across round.
Round 60: *Yo, k2, s2tog-k1-p2sso, k2; repeat from * across round.
Round 61: Knit across round.
Round 62: *Yo, k2, s2tog-k1-p2sso, k1; repeat from * across round.
Round 63: Knit across round.
Round 64: *Yo, k2, s2tog-k1-p2sso; repeat from * across round.
Round 65: Knit across round.
Round 66: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * across round.
Round 67: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * across round.
Round 68: *K2tog; repeat from * across round.

Cut yarn, leaving a foot for closing the end and weaving in. With your
darning needle, run yarn through your remaining stitches and pull gently to
close the crown of your hat.

Finishing:
Weave in all your ends and soak your hat in lukewarm water for 20 minutes.
Block your hat with a balloon, mannequin head, or lay flat to dry. Let air dry
completely. Happy Knitting! ♥

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Acknowledgements
Model(s):
Curtis Miller
Merlin the Boxer

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