Linen-stitch-plus-beret hat:

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From: atyler@saunix.sau.edu (Amy E. Tyler)

Notes:  I've made two of these hats; the first for me, then one for my
sister.  They are definitely warm; I've gone through Michigan winters
comfortably with one.  I have a small head (approx 21-inch circumference).
I used some left-over Tahki Lana yarn (bulky, wool).  This hat knits from
bottom to top.  The bottom half is in linen stitch and will be folded over
so that there is double thickness covering the ears (gotta have warm
ears!).  The top half is sorta beret-like.  The hat looks weird off the
head; much more interesting on the head.

Bottom of hat:  Cast on 89 stitches (or other uneven number).  Divide among
3 dp needles (I used longish size 9).  Work circularly in linen stitch for
5-6 inches.

Linen stitch (circular):  *K1, slip 1 wyif*; rep between *.  

Note:
This stitch is rather dense; the resulting fabric may initially seem too
stiff, but it does relax when worn (at least with the yarn I used, and I
would guess with other wools).  This stitch produces some very interesting
effects when knitted in stripes of different colors; the colors intermingle
beautifully.

Top of hat:  Increase 1 stitch (to 90 sts) and knit 1 round.
Next round:  *yo, K9*; rep between * to end of round.  (If you don't like
              the hole created by the yo, you could always M1 instead.)
Next round:  K
Next round:  *yo, K10*; rep between * to end of round.
Next round:  K
Continue in this manner, increasing 10 sts every other round until 120 sts
total.

K one round.
P one round.
K one round.
(I suppose these 3 rounds are optional; I have used the first two of these
3 rounds to introduce a contrast color and a nice ridge)

Next round:  *K10, K2tog*; rep between * to end of round.
Next round:  K

Repeat these 2 rounds, decreasing 10 sts each round until only 10 sts left.
Break yarn with approx 10 inches, draw yarn tail through the last 10 sts,
pull tight.  Voila.

If you try this pattern and have difficulty, please feel free to contact me.
atyler@saunix.sau.edu

All the best to All of you.

Amy Tyler

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