Contents
Abbreviations
approx | approximately |
beg | begin(ning) |
BO | bind off |
CC | contrasting color |
cm | centimeters |
CO | cast on |
cont | continue |
dec | decrease |
dpn | double-pointed needle(s) |
g | grams |
inc | increase |
k | knit |
k1f&b | knit into front and back loop of same stitch |
k2tog | knit two stitches together |
kwise | knitwise |
MC | main color |
M1 | increase 1 by inserting the left hand needle under the horizontal thread between the stitch just worked and the next st; knit into the back of the resulting loop to make a stitch |
mm | millimeters |
p | purl |
p1f&b | purl into front and back loop of same stitch |
p2tog | purl two stitches together |
patt | pattern |
pm | place marker |
psso | pass slipped st over |
pwise | purlwise |
rem | remain(ing) |
rep | repeat |
rib | ribbing |
rnd(s) | rounds |
RS | right side |
SK2P | slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped st over (a left leaning double decrease) |
sl | slip |
ssk | slip the first and second stitches one at a time kwise, then insert left hand needle into the fronts of these stitches and knit them together |
ssp | slip first and second stitches one at a time kwise, then slip them back to the left hand needle; insert the right hand needle through the back loops of the two stitches (going into the second stitch first), then purl them together |
st(s) | stitch(es) |
St st | Stockinette stitch (k on RS, p on WS) |
tbl | through back loop |
WS | wrong side |
wyib | with yarn in back |
wyif | with yarn in front |
yo | yarn over needle |
* | repeat from * |
[] | repeat instructions in brackets as directed |
Roly-Poly Ridges
Design by Bonnie Franz
This simple-to-knit hat is the perfect first project to work in the round. The gentle roll of the brim is stopped with ribbing, which helps keep the hat on the babys head! Garter ridges add both color and texture.
Roly-Poly Ridges
Size: 12 to 18 months
Head circumference: 16" (40.5 cm)
YARN
Lightweight smooth yarn
(A): approx 90 yd (82.3 m),
(B): approx 15 yd (13.7 m),
(C): approx 40 yd (36.6 m),
(D): approx 8 yd (7.3 m)
Shown: Lion Brand Baby Soft; 60% acrylic, 40% nylon; 5 oz (140 g)/459 yd (420 m): 1 ball each #920-17o Pistachio Green (A), #920-156 Pastel Green (B), #920-100 White (C), #920-157 Pastel Yellow (D)
NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
One size 6 (4.0 mm) circular needle 16" (40 cm) long, or size needed to get gauge
One set size 6 (4.0 mm) dpns, or size needed to get gauge
One pair size 6 (4.0 mm) knitting needles, or size needed to get gauge
Ten stitch markers, one in a different color to mark beg of rnd
One blunt-end yarn needle
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) over St st worked in the round
Stripe sequence
(work twice)
K 5 rnds A, k 1 rnd B, p 1 rnd B, k 5 rnds C, k 1 rnd D, p 1 rnd D.
HAT
This hat is worked in the round. Switch to double-pointed needles when the stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle.
Brim
With the circular needle and A, CO 80 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place a marker (pm) on the needle to indicate beg of rnd, and slip the marker every rnd. Knit 5 rnds, then work 2 rnds in k1, p1 rib. Begin the stripe sequence and inc one st on first rnd81 sts. Work even in stripe sequence until piece measures 31/2" (8.9 cm) from ribbing.
Stockinette stitch rolls toward the knit side to form the brim.
Crown
Continue with stripe sequence until it has been worked twice, then work in St st with A only.
Next (dec setup) rnd *K7, k2tog, pm; rep from * around72 sts.
Next 2 rnds Work even in patt as established.
Next (dec) rnd *Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker; rep from * around.
Rep last 3 rnds 5 times18 sts.
Next rnd Knit.
Next rnd [K2tog] around, removing dec markers9 sts.
Next rnd [K2tog] around, ending k15 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15.2 cm) tail.
Use a yarn needle to pull the tail through the rem sts twice, pull tight, and secure tail on WS.
Weave in all ends.
BOOTIES
Make two. These booties are knitted flat from sole up, then sewn together.
Sole
With A, CO 16 sts, pm, CO 1 st, pm, CO 16 sts. Knit 1 row33 sts.
Inc Row K1, M1, knit to marker, M1, slip marker, k1, M1, knit to last st, M1, k137 sts.
Rep Inc Row twice more45 sts. Remove markers.
Knit 3 rows.
Instep
Next 5 rows Beg with a RS row and cont with A, work in St st.
Next row (WS) P21, pm, p3, pm, p21.
Dec Row 1 Knit to 2 sts before marker, ssk, slip marker, k3, k2tog, knit to end43 sts.