Lucy By Steph Wylie
Lucy is a classic, simple to knit hat with a
relaxed, slouchy fit. It's worked seamlessly
Size
One size – to fit 18” dolls with a head
from the bottom-up on double pointed
circumference of approx. 12 ¼" (31cm).
needles, then topped with a pompom.
Yarn Needles
Set of 4 or 5 DPNs in US size 4 (3.50mm)
1 ball of Rowan Wool Cotton – 50% Merino
for body of hat, and US size 3 (3.25mm) for
wool, 50% Cotton (123 yds/113 m per 50g
ribbed edging.
ball) DK weight; Shown in colors “911 Rich”
& “951 Tender”. If substituting yarn, you'll Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the
need only approx. 75 yds/69 m. correct gauge.
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Notions Shape Top
• Tapestry needle for yarn ends Rnd 1(dec rnd): *K2, k2tog; rep from * to
end. (18 sts dec – 54 sts rem)
• 1 st marker
Rnds 2 & 3: K to end.
Gauge Rnd 4(dec rnd): *K1, k2tog; rep from * to
On size US 4 (3.50mm) needles, after wet end. (18 sts dec – 36 sts rem)
blocking.
Rnds 5 & 6: K to end.
• 21 sts & 31 rnds = 4” (10cm) in St st
worked in the rnd. Rnd 7(dec rnd): *K2tog; rep from * to end.
(18 sts dec – 18 sts rem)
Abbreviations Rnds 8 & 9: K to end.
beg begin(s)(ning) CO cast on
Rnd 10(dec rnd): *K2tog; rep from * to
decdecrease(s)(d)(ing)
end. (9 sts dec – 9 sts rem)
DPNs double pointed needles
foll follow(s)(ing) inc increase(s)(ed) k knit Cut yarn leaving a 6”(15cm) tail and thread
k2tog knit 2 stitches together p purl through remaining sts, pulling up tight to
rem remain(ing) rep repeat rnd(s) round(s) close circle. Secure tail on WS of hat.
RS right side st(s) stitch(es)
St st Stockinette stitch WS wrong side Finishing
For the foll abbreviation, see Notes: Weave in all ends. Block to measurements
M1 make 1 stitch shown in schematic, leaving ribbing
unstretched. Make a 1 ½” (4cm) pompom if
Notes desired and sew to top of hat.
To work the M1 increase:
Insert the left needle from back to front
under the horizontal strand between the last
st worked and the first st on the left needle.
K this strand through the front loop. 1 st inc
Ribbed Edging
With smaller DPNs, loosely CO 62 sts,
arranging sts roughly evenly between
needles. Join, marking beg of rnd and being
careful not to twist sts. Work in ribbing as
foll:
Note - Rnd beg at center back of hat.
Rnd 1(RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep rnd 1 ten more times.
Body Of Hat
Change to larger needles.
Next Rnd(inc rnd): K2, *M1, k6; rep from *
to end. (10 sts inc – 72 sts total)
Work even in St st (k every rnd) for 25 rnds.
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