GrenBy Annie HaasThis.bird.knits.designs

Materials150 yds Worsted Weight US size 5 (3.75 mm)US size 7 (4.5 mm)Stitch MarkerTapestry Needle

Gauge: 5 sts/ 1 inch Stockinette Stitch

Finished Measurements: 20” Circumference after blocking, hat has approximately 2+ inches of positive ease. As hat is knit in a modified ribbed pattern throughout, fabric is very stretchy.

Cast On With smaller needles, using Long tail method Cast On 88 sts, +1. Join in round, being careful not to twist stitches. Slip first st on RH needle to LH needle and knit these two stitches together for the first stitch. (1 stitch decreased) Place Marker for beginning of round.

*Note: ALL Knit stitches are knit TBL (through back loop)

Pattern Round 1: * K1 tbl, P1* to end. Round 2: K1 tbl, P1, *K3 tbl, P1* to last 2 sts, K2 tbl. Repeat Rounds 1 & 2 until piece measures 2” from CO edge. Change to larger needles, continue in pattern until piece measures 7.5” from CO edge (for slouchier version add another .5” to 1.5” depending on how slouchy you want your hat).

Decrease Round: K1, K2tog tbl, P1, *K2tog tbl, K1 tbl, P1* to end.Next Round: *K1 tbl* to end.

Next Round: *K1 tbl, K1 tbl, P1* to end.Next Round: *K2tog tbl, K1 tbl* to end.Next Round: *K1 tbl, P1* to end. Next Round: *K1 tbl* to end.Next Round: *K1 tbl, P1* to end. Next Round: *K2tog tbl* to end. Next 2 Rounds: Knit all stitches.Next Round: *K2tog* to end.Break yarn, leaving a 6 inch tail. Thread tail through tapestry needle, and pull tail through remaining stitches on needles. Pull tight and weave in ends. Block and enjoy!

Thank you so much for your interest in my pattern. Add stripes to the pattern to blow through some stash yarn! Happy knitting!