HAT AND COWL SET

COWL

Cast on 116 sts using 4mm circular needles, and Yarn A. Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. Pm to mark beg of round.

Round 1 Knit into the back of all the stitches.

Begin Chart. Work the Chart Rows 1 to 36 five times, or until the Cowl measures 74cm. Cast off loosely.

MAKING UP

Lay the cowl on a flat surface. Pick up one end and twist 180 degrees, and place back down on a flat surface. Making sure not to untwist the cowl, pin the cast-on and cast-off edges together around the open edges. Sew the edges together using mattress stitch. Weave in any loose ends.

HAT

Cast on 140 stitches using 3.75mm circular needles and Yarn E. Join to work in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. Pm to mark beg of round.

Round 1 Knit into the back of all the stitches.

Round 2 *K1, P1; rep from * to end.

Round 3 *K1tbl, P1; rep from * to end.

Rep Round 3 until the rib measures 4cm.

Change to 4mm circular needles.

Cont in Yarn E, and joining in yarns as needed, knit Rounds 17 to 36 of Chart.

Knit Rounds 1 to 36 of Chart.

Cast off loosely.

MAKING UP

Turn finished Hat inside out. The hat is designed to be slouchy on top, which is why it is knitted a little longer than a normal hat. Manipulate the top edges of the hat into a cross shape as seen in the diagram above and pin in place for stability. Seam the ‘legs’ of the cross using a length of yarn and a tapestry needle. Turn the hat right side out leaving the seamed cross section points tucked in so that the hat has shape but retains that slouchy feel. Weave in ends.