Machine Knit Hat with Topknot Submitted by Maureen
Hat with Topknot
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This little hat will fit a baby 3-5lb. Suitable for machines with ribber. Knitted in 4 ply.
Sent to us by Maureen
Cast on 75 sts in 1x1 rib Tension 0/0.
Knit 14 rows or 28 rows if you want a turn back edge Transfer stitches to main bed RC=000 Tension 7 Knit 40 rows Starting at the left transfer stitches to adjacent needles. Push empty needles back to non working position. Knit 2 rows. Break of wool, leaving a long end. Leaving the centre 10 stitches in working position thread wool through the remaining stitches. Rejoin wool and working on these 10 stitches using a slightly higher tension knit 30 rows. Break off yarn and thread through stitches. This forms a tube. Weave in yarn making sure cast on row of tube is secure.
To Finish Sew seam of hat and mattress stitch the rib. Tie a knot in the tube.
Alternatively cast on and knit 60 rows. This forms a roll up brim.
