The third one, which I just finished is a double seed stitch hat in Charcoal Gray using Lion's Pride Woolspun. For just using a combination of basic knit and purl stitches, I love how this hat turned out! The texture is simply beautiful. I thought I would share the pattern with you.
The Pattern:
Materials needed:
US 8 (5mm) knitting needles -16 in.
US 8 (5mm) double point needles
Lion's Pride Woolspun 149 Charcoal 3.5 oz
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
Knitting marker
Cast on 100 stitches. Join the round. Do not twist the stitches. Place the marker after the first knit stitch to mark the beginning of the round.
For the brim, work in 2x2 rib (k2, p2) for 10 rows.
Double seed stitch pattern:
(K1, P1) until end of row for 2 rows.
(P1, K1) until end of row for 2 rows.
Work in double seed stitch pattern until beanie measures about 7 inches from the edge of the cast on (including the brim).
Start Decrease:
[(K1, P1) for 17 sts, p3tog], 5 times. total number of sts: 90 sts
For every other row after a decrease row, follow pattern for double seed stitch.
[(P1, K1) for 14/15/15/15/15 sts, p3tog], 5 times, k1. total number of sts: 80 sts
Follow pattern.
[(K1, P1) for 13/13/13/13/13 sts, p3tog], 5 times, k1. total number of sts: 70 sts
Follow pattern.
[(P1, K1) for 12/11/11/11/11 sts, p3tog], 5 times. Note: For the last p3tog, purl the last 2 stitches of the round with the first stitch on the next needle. Knit or purl the next stitch according to the pattern and replace the marker. total number of sts: 60 sts
Follow pattern.
[(K1, P1) for 10/9/9/9/9 sts, p3tog], 5 times. Note: For the last p3tog, purl the last 2 stitches of the round with the first stitch on the next needle. Knit or purl the next stitch according to the pattern and replace the marker. total number of sts: 50 sts
Follow pattern.
[(P1, K1) for 8/7/7/7/7 sts, p3tog], 5 times. Note: For the last p3tog, purl the last 2 stitches of the round with the first stitch on the next needle. Knit or purl the next stitch according to the pattern and replace the marker. total number of sts: 40 sts
Follow pattern.
[(P1, K1) for 6/5/5/5/5 sts, p3tog], 5 times. Note: For the last p3tog, purl the last 2 stitches of the round with the first stitch on the next needle. Knit or purl the next stitch according to the pattern and replace the marker. total number of sts: 30 sts
Follow pattern.
[(P1, K1) for 4/3/3/3/3 sts, p3tog], 5 times. Note: For the last p3tog, purl the last 2 stitches of the round with the first stitch on the next needle. Knit or purl the next stitch according to the pattern and replace the marker. total number of sts: 20 sts
Follow pattern.
Cut an approximate of 8 inches from the last stitch. Secure the ends by threading it through all the remaining 20 sts, getting off the needle. Bind of and weave ends.
Please let me know if you have any questions. I would also love to see your finished project if you happen to use the pattern!
Happy knitting!
