Pixie Tadhg
yarn 1 skein Malabrigo worsted & 2 clip on stitch markers
pins a long 5mm circular using magic loop or 5 mm DPNS
finished measurements (unstretched circumference)
baby 30cm toddler 37cm child 42cm
gauge 18sts & 28 rows to 10cm
abbreviations
CO cast on
BO bind off
st stitch
sts stitches
SS stocking Stitch
K2TOG knit two stiches together
PSSO pass slipped stitch over
1x1 rib is knit one purl one
notes
The first section worked is a band of 1x1 rib.
On the first row place a clip on marker on the sts at the
one quarter and three quarter points around the
circumference of the hat as directed. We will be
decreasing sts either side of these marked sts on
alternate (even) rows.
Use whichever cast on method you are comfortable with. I
have used the alternate cable cast on, I think it leaves
a nice clean edge to the ribbing.
PIXIE TADHG 1
pattern
R10 - *knit to 1 st before marker.
baby Slip the next st onto a cable needle and hold
to the back.
CO 76 sts and join to work in the round. Slip the next st to the right hand needle
(this is the stitch with the marker).
R1 - *k1,p1* x 9, knit and place a marker on Slip the st on the cable needle back to the
the next st, p1, *k1,p1* x 18, knit and place left hand needle and K2TOG. PSSO.
a marker on the next st, p1 *k1,p1* x 9. Move the marker to the slipped stitch. *
Repeat from *to* once more, then continue
R2 – *work all sts as they appear (knit the until the end of the round. (56)
knit sts and purl the purl sts) until you
reach one st before the marker. Knit 14 rows ss removing markers as you go.
Slip the next st onto a cable needle and hold
to the back.
Slip the next st onto the right hand needle Go to crown decreases and start at the line
(this is the stitch with the marker). *k5 K2tog* x8 (48). Work from here until the
Slip the st on the cable needle back to the end of the pattern.
left hand needle and K2TOG. PSSO.
Move the marker to the slipped stitch. *
Repeat from *to* once more, then continue in
1x1 rib until the end of the round. (72)
R3 - work all sts as they appear.
Repeat R2 and R3 three times for a total of 9
rows. (60)
The ribbing section is now complete and the
pattern is worked in SS from here.
So, knit every row.
PIXIE TADHG 2
toddler and child
R10 - *knit to 1 st before marker.
CO 100(116) sts and join to work in the Slip the next st onto a cable needle and hold
round. to the back.
Slip the next st to the right hand needle
R1 - *k1,p1* x 12(14), knit and place a (this is the stitch with the marker).
marker on the next st, p1, *k1,p1* x 24(28), Slip the st on the cable needle back to the
knit and place a marker on the next st, p1 left hand needle and K2TOG. PSSO.
*k1,p1* x 12(14). Move the marker to the slipped stitch. *
Repeat from *to* once more, then continue
R2 – *work all sts as they appear (knit the until the end of the round. (80,96)
knit sts and purl the purl sts) until you
reach one st before the marker. R11 – knit all sts
Slip the next st onto a cable needle and hold
to the back. Repeat R10 & R11 4(8) times for a total of
Slip the next st onto the right hand needle 19(27) rows from CO edge. (64,64)
(this is the stitch with the marker).
Slip the st on the cable needle back to the
left hand needle and K2TOG. PSSO. Knit 17(15) rows ss removing the markers as
Move the marker to the slipped stitch. * you go.
Repeat from *to* once more, then continue in
1x1 rib until the end of the round. (96,112)
R3 - work all sts as they appear.
Repeat R2 and R3 three times for a total of 9
rows. (84,100)
The ribbing section is now complete and the
pattern is worked in SS from here.
So, knit every row.
PIXIE TADHG 3
crown decreases chin ties
*k6 K2TOG* x8 (56) Option 1
Knit 3 rows
*k5 K2TOG* x8 (48) Pick up three sts at the base of the earflap
Knit 3 rows and knit an i-cord about 25cm long. Repeat
*k4 K2TOG* x8 (40) for the other side.
Knit 2 rows
*k3 K2TOG* x8 (32) Option 2
Knit 2 rows
*k2 K2TOG* x8 (24) Cut 3 strands of yarn 70cm in length. Thread
Knit 2 rows all three strands through the bottom most
*k1 K2TOG* x8 (16) earflap stitch until 35cm is dangling either
Knit 2 rows side. Plait the yarn and tie in a knot at
*K2TOG* x8 (8) the end. Repeat for the other side.
Knit 1 row
*K2TOG* x4 (4)
If you are knitting this hat for a baby
Knit three rounds with these four sts to make please consider safety when you decide how
an i-cord point. Cut the yarn and pull the long to make the chin ties, or leave them off
tail through these remaining four sts. completely, though they do look rather darn
cute!
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PIXIE TADHG 4
