Garter Stitch Hat with Square Raglan Crown
Designed by: Superi

Gauge: 12 and 20 rows per 4 inches in stockinette 

Needles: Size US 8 16” circulars and/or DPN’s or size to obtain gauge

Yarn:  Bernat Naturals Alpaca (70% acryllic/30% alpaca; 100 grams =120 yards): 1 ball or you can use an other bulky yarn that gets gauge.

Size: Adult large (This is a generously large hat because I have a large head and a lot of hair. Without any stretch, the gauge says this hat will be about 21.3 inches in circumference.)

Brim:  Cast on 64 stitches; place marker and join for working in the round.  I prefer to use long tailed cast on for the extra stretch on hats.  Work in 2x2 ribbing for 1.75 inches.

Body:  For 4.25 inches work in garter stitch ending with a purl round.

Garter stitch in the round:
Round 1: Knit 
Round 2: Purl

Crown Shaping:

Round 1: * knit 2 stitches together, knit 12, ssk*; repeat from * to end: 56 stitches

Round 2 (and all even rounds): purl

Round 3: * knit 2 stitches together, knit 10, ssk*; repeat from * to end: 48 stitches

Round 5: * knit 2 stitches together, knit 8, ssk*; repeat from * to end: 40 stitches  

Round 7: * knit 2 stitches together, knit 6, ssk*; repeat from * to end: 32 stitches

Round 9: * knit 2 stitches together, knit 4, ssk*, repeat from * to end: 24 stitches

Round 11: * knit 2 stitches together, knit 2, ssk*, repeat from * to end: 16 stitches

Round 13: * knit 2 stitches together, ssk*; repeat from * to end: 8 stitches

Break yarn leaving a 6 inch tail and thread through the remaining 8 stitches pulling tight.  Weave in the ends and put on your head. Enjoy!