Most 8ply yarns have a similar knitting tension
I used 4.50mm circlular needles. I have also carried the colour up the back on the inside. If you choose to change lots of colours or just use a single colour it would be reversible. 😉
Cast on 96 stitches join in the round. This size fits a loosely a 52 to 56cm round head. Teenage to small adult in general. Will stretch.
rib k1 p1 in the round for around 2 inches
change colour if you wish
7 rounds of knit
2 rounds of purl in the ribbed colour
7 rounds of knit
2 rounds of purl
repeat the 7 rounds of knit, 2 rounds of purl until 3 more ribbed rows (purls) or about 7 inches
Decreases
Round 1: *K10, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (88 sts)
Round 2: Knit.
Round 3: *K9, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (80 sts)
Round 4: Knit.
Round 5: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (72 sts)
Round 6: Knit.
Round 7: *K7, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (64 sts)
Change colour
Round 8: Purl
Round 9: *P6, P2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (56 sts)
Round 10: Purl
Change colour
Round 11: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (48 sts)
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (40 sts)
Round 14: Knit.
Round 15: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (32 sts)
Round 16: Knit.
Round 17: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of round. (24 sts)
Change colour.
Round 18: Purl
Round 19: P2tog; repeat to end of round. (12 sts)
Weave end through the last 12 stitches and finish off. weave all ends in. ENJOY.
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| a little sparkle in the grey |
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Cheers Tamsin Adams
Independent Stampin' Up!® Demonstrator and lover of all crafty things...
