GRAHAM

a hat pattern by Jennifer Adams

SIZES: Adult Medium and

Large

Dimensions: approximately 16
(17.5) “ circumference
unstretched, 9.5 (10) “ tall

MATERIALS:
1 hank (220 yards) Eco
Alpaca by Cascade Yarns
(100% Undyed Baby Alpaca)
Original knit in color 1518,
charcoal.

Needles:
• One 16” circular each sizes US 5 (6) Gauge*:
and 7 (8) 5 (4.5) stitches per 1 inch in 1 x 1 rib
• One set of dpns size US 7 (8) or one 32”
or longer size US 7 (8) cable for magic *Gauge for this hat is calculated when
loop piece is laid flat and NOT stretched.
Because it is worked in a rib there can
Notions: be variation (and forgiveness) if the
• Stitch markers knitter’s gauge is not exact. Use needles
• Tapestry Needle that help you best find gauge.

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PATTERN STITCHES:
1 x 1 rib:
Round 1: *K1, P1; rep from * around.

Broken Rib:
Round 1: knit round.
Round 2: *K1, P1; rep from * around.

Crown Decrease Used:

skp slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over, 1 stitch decreased

Pattern (worked on WRONG side):

With smaller needles cast on 96 stitches. Place marker (pm) and join to begin working in
the round. Work 1 x 1 rib until piece measures 3 (3.5) inches from cast on edge.
Once ribbing is the desired length, switch to larger needles and work Rounds 1 and 2 of
the Broken Rib until piece measures 7 (7.5) inches from cast on edge, ending with Round
2.

Crown:

Round 1: *K 14, skp; repeat from * to end of round.

Round 2: Continuing in 1x1 rib, *alternate k 1 p 1 for 15 stitches, ending with a knit stitch.
Repeat from * 5 times.
Round 3: k 14, skp; *k 13, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the
stitch, remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker. (Your marker will
travel 1 stitch to the left).
Round 4: *p 1, k 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 5: k 13, skp; *k 12, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 6: *k 1, p 1 for 13 stitches, ending with a knit stitch. Repeat from * 5 times.
Round 7: k 12, skp; *k 11, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the
stitch, remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 8: *p 1, k 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 9: k 11, skp; *k 10, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the
stitch, remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 10: *k 1, p 1 for 11 stitches, ending with a knit stitch. Repeat from * 5 times.
Round 11: k 10, skp; *k 9, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the
stitch, remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 12: *p 1, k 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 13: k 9, skp; *k 8, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 14: *k 1, p 1 for 9 stitches, ending with a knit stitch. Repeat from * 5 times.
Round 15: k 8, skp; *k 7, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 16: *p 1, k 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 17: k 7, skp, *k 6, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 18: *k 1, p 1 for 7 stitches ending with a knit stitch. Repeat from * 5 times.
Round 19: k 6, skp; *k 5, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 20: *p 1, k 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 21: k 5, skp; *k 4, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 22: *k 1, p 1 for 5 stitches ending with a knit stitch. Repeat from * 5 times.
Round 23: k 4, skp; *k 3, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 24: *p 1, k 1. Repeat from * to end of round.
Round 25: k 3, skp; *k 2, skp. Repeat from * 4 times. On the 4th skp, you will slip the stitch,
remove marker, knit the next stitch and skp. Replace marker.
Round 26: *k 1, p 1, k 1; repeat from * 5 times. Remove marker and break yarn. Thread
and close remaining 18 stitches on WRONG side. Block and enjoy!

Graham is a free pattern by Jennifer Adams. If you have any questions regarding this pattern, please email
Jennifer at nuttyirishmanknits@cox.net.