Lucky for me, my daughter loves going to the yarn store. Twice as lucky, my local yarn shop owner (Myra at Woolbearers) doesn't mind my daughter. Amiya loves to run around the shot and point out all the pretty colors.

On our drive to the shop a few weeks ago I asked Amiya what color hat she wanted. "Purple hat" was the reply. She helped me pick out the colors and she also decided "teddy bears" would be an appropriate design.

Mission Falls 1824 Wool is absolutely delectable. It's soft, its plied, its got gorgeous colors. I think I need to make a sweater out of this stuff. But for now, I'll settle for a hat.

• Size
  • 18-24 month size
• Gauge
  • 18 sts and xx rows = 4 inches in stockinett
• Materials
  • 2 balls Mission Falls 1824 Wool in contrasting colors (I chose #023 Amethyst and #024 Damson) or other aran-weight yarn or similar gauge
  • 1 size 8, 32" circular needle - to be used in a "Magic loop" or 1 set of size 8 double pointed needles
  • Tapestry needle to weave in ends
• Pattern
  • Cast on 84 sts in color A.
  • Rows 1-4: *k1, p1* around in color A.
  • Row 5: k around in color A.
  • Row 6-25: begin color chart.
  • Row 26: k around in color A.
  • Row 27: *k2tog, k7* around.
  • Row 28: k around.
  • Row 29: *k2tog, k6* around.
  • Row 30: switch to color B, k around.
  • Row 31: *k2tog, k5* around.
  • Row 32: k around.
  • Row 33: *k2tog, k4* around.
  • Row 34: k around.
  • Row 35: *k2tog, k3* around.
  • Row 36: k around.
  • Row 37: *k2tog, k2* around.
  • Row 38: k around.
  • Row 39: *k2tog, k1* around.
  • Row 40: k around.
  • Row 41: k2tog around
  • Cut yarn leaving 6 inch tail, draw tail through remaining stitches and tie off.
  • Weave in ends.

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Posted by Jessica on December 31, 2009 9:55:00 AM EST #