I started knitting this hat on a gloomy October day.. I wanted something bright, cheerful and delicious. This yarn had been whispering my name ever so gently for some time. I thought this could be a great hat to match my pink curling shoes. A girl’s gotta look sharp on the ice ;-) .

Yarn: Artyarns Rhapsody Glitter light

Needle Size: 4.5mm or US 7 circular 16″

Guage: 20sts = 4in in st st

Directions:

With yarn held double, cast On 100 sts

Work in 2×2 rib for 2 inches

Work in pattern stitch (see below) for 3.5 inches

Knit for 1.5 inches

Begin Decrease Rounds:

1: *K8,k2tog*, repeat to end of round

2: Knit

3: *K7,k2tog*, repeat to end of round

4. Knit

5. *K6, k2tog*, repeat to end of round

6. Knit

7. *K5, k2tog*, repeat to end of round

8. Knit

9. K4, k2tog*, repeat to end of round

10. K3, K2tog*, repeat to end of round

11. *K2, K2tog*, repeat to end of round

12. *K1, k2tog*, repeat to end of round

13. *K2tog*, repeat to end of round

Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends

Pattern Stitch:

Row 1: *YO, K2tog, P2* repeat to end of round

Row 2: *K2,P2* repeat to end of round

Row 3: *K2tog, YO, P2* repeat to end of round

Row 4: *K2,P2* repeat to end of round