Collegiate Hat

Approximate size: 7" x 7"
Gauge: 4.5 sts = 1 inch on #8 needle

Abbreviations: dec-decrease, inc-increase, K-knit, P-purl, RS-right side, st st- stockinette stitch, sts stitches, tog-together, WS-wrong side, dpns-double pointed needles.

Beginning at lower edge cast-on 82 sts using a #8 circular needle.

Row 1 (WS): P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * across.
Row 2 (RS): K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * across.
Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 1-inch from cast-on, ending with a WS row.

On next RS row dec 2 st evenly across row. 80 sts remain. Continue in st st until piece measures 6-inches from cast-on edge, ending with a WS row.

To shape top of hat: (when hat gets to small to comfortably use the circular needle, switch to #8 dpns.)

Row 1(RS): *K8, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 2 and all WS rows: P.
Row 3(RS): *K7, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 5(RS): *K6, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 7(RS): *K5, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 9(RS): *K4, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 11(RS): *K3, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 13(RS): *K2, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 15(RS): *K1, K2tog, repeat from * across.
Row 17(RS): K2tog across.
Cut yarn leaving a 20-inch tail, thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and weave in ends.

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