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Striped "Julia Roberts Stepmom" Hat Knitting Pattern

Gale H. Coffey

Julia Roberts Hat Knitting Pattern

Easy to knit hat pattern resembles the hat worn by Julia Roberts in the movie Stepmom. It is intended to fit snugly.

Materials:
Lamb's Pride Bulky
85% wool/15% mohair
125 yards/4 ounces
#97 - Rust (MC)
small amount #14 - Sunburst Gold (Color A)
small amount #79 - Blueboy (Color B)
small amount #62 - Amethyst (Color C)
One skein of each will result in four hats with different main colors.
Size 10½ US (6.5 mm) 16" circular needles
Size 10½ US (6.5 mm)double point needles

Finished Size:
S/M (21 - 22")
M/L (22 - 23")

Gauge:
14 sts and 16 rows =4" in St st

Instructions
With MC and circular needles, CO 70 (76) sts. Join and knit 6 rows (1.5 inches).
Purl one row (to stop rolling of brim)
Knit 6 more rows of MC (1.5 inches).
Attach Color A and knit one row, then purl one row. Do not break yarn.
Attach Color B and knit one row. Break yarn.
With Color A knit one row and purl one row.
With MC knit 4 rows (1 inch).
Attach Color C and knit one row, then purl one row. Break yarn.
With MC knit 3 rows (¾ inch).
Attach Color B and knit one row, then purl one row. Do not break yarn.
Attach Color C and knit one row. Break yarn.
With Color B knit one row, then purl one row.

Start Decreasing For Crown:
With MC, knit decreasing 6 (4) sts evenly spaced. 64 (72) sts.
Knit one round with MC.
With Color A knit one round, and purl one round.

Size M/L only (Skip these rounds for size S/M):
With MC k7, k2tog around.
Knit 1 round even.

For Both Sizes:
K6, k2tog around (56 sts).
Knit 1 round even.
K5, k2tog around (48 sts).
Knit 1 round even.

Change to dpn on next round.

K4, k2tog around (40 sts).
Knit 1 round even.
K3, k2tog around (32 sts).
K2, k2tog around (24 sts).
K1, k2tog around (16 sts).
K2tog around (8 sts).

Leaving a 8" tail, break yarn and draw through remaining 8 sts. Weave in ends.

This pattern is a good pattern to use up scraps you have, or buy an extra skein of yarn on your next sweater to make a matching cap.

©Gale H. Coffey
This pattern may be freely distributed as long as this copyright notice is attached. It may not be sold including cost of copying or postage.

See Abbreviations and the Glossary for help.