Cast on 80 stitches.
Work 12 rows in ribbing (either (k1, p1)
or (k2, p2).
If you don’t want a
cuff knit 2 rows in stocking stitch and then start pattern; if you do want a
cuff knit 14 rows in stocking stitch and then start pattern.
To work pattern you must be on a knit row. Knit 31 stitches and then
start following the chart.
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Knit one row; purl one row then, start shaping the top:
Row 1: (must be a knit row) knit 2 together, knit 6
repeat across row
Row 2: purl
Row 3: knit 2 together, knit 5 repeat across row
Row 4: purl
Row 5: knit 2 together, knit 4 repeat across row
Row 6: purl
Row 7: knit 2 together, knit 3 repeat across row
Row 8: purl
Row 9: knit 2 together, knit 2 repeat across row
Row 10: purl
Row 11: knit 2 together, knit 1 repeat across row
Row 12: purl
Row 13: knit 2 together, repeat across row
Row 14: purl 2 together, repeat across row
Repeat last 2 rows until you are left with 3 stitches.
Cut yarn along enough to stitch the side of the hat and pull through the
remaining stitches.
** this pattern is designed for going back and forth. I did it in a round, until the design, then I went back and forth, the continued in a round. Then I only had a small seam to sew together.
** this pattern is designed for going back and forth. I did it in a round, until the design, then I went back and forth, the continued in a round. Then I only had a small seam to sew together.
I can't take credit for this pattern. I found it years ago on www.wkagirlguides.ca, but it is no longer active.
If you don't like the trefoil, here is some other versions of the trefoil (available in one template)