The Messy Bun hat allows you to keep your "do" intact while keeping you nice and toasty. My daughter sports a messy bun almost every day, so a messy bun hat was a must for our freezing Utah winters.
Materials
Knitting loom: KB Hat Loom, set at large gauge with 40 pegs.
Yarn: Approx 90 yds of bulky weight blend acrylic/wool yarn. Sample was knit with Mighty Stitch Bulky in Ash.
Notions: knitting tool, tapestry needle.
Other: Oval Cord Elastic by Dritz, about 1 yard. Used for bind off method 2.
Gauge: 6.5 sts x 8 rows=2 inches
Abbreviations
k=knit stitch (may use the u-stitch)
p=purl stitch
rnd(s)=round(s)
st(s)=stitch(es)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cast on 40 sts, prepare to work in the rnd.
Rnd 1-10: *k2, p2; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 11-14: k to end of rnd.
Rnd 15-18: p to end of rnd.
Rnd 19-22: *k1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnds 15-22.
Next 4 rnds: p to end of rnd.
Bind off method 1: Bind off with basic bind off method (keep the bind off tight).
Bind off method 2: Oval Cord Elastic by Dritz (about a yard). Using tapestry needle, thread the elastic through the tapestry needle. Remove all the stitches off the loom onto the elastic. Once all the stitches are on the elastic, cinch it close, leaving about a 6-inch circle of elastic, tie a knot to secure it. Cut the ends of the elastic. To secure further, use needle and thread and sew the ends of the elastic together.
Weave ends in. Block lightly if needed.
NOTE: If you are using a different knitting loom than what is called in the pattern, keep the following in mind:
Pattern requires a peg count that is a multiple of 4 (40, 44, 48, etc)-the ribbing on the brim requires this multiple.
The hat be at least 7-7.5 inches in length from cast on to bind off. If you need to knit more rounds, repeat rounds 15-22 to maintain the stitch pattern.
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12/12/16: Needle Knit Version Available. Click on this link to be taken to Ravelry to download the needle knit version.
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Posted by: Margarita | December 15, 2016 at 11:09 PM
@Debi, you can find the nifty knitter tool at any JoAnns-mopac near you. It is usually in the knitting/crochet accessories aisle. The Looms will be in the same section. It is in a very small pkg and can easily be overlooked. They tend to sell outas they typically only ship 3 at a time. Good luck! Or just check the website :) under nifty knitter accs.
Posted by: Agellina | December 16, 2016 at 01:53 PM
If I'm using a round loom how many pegs do I need ?
Posted by: jessica andrews | December 17, 2016 at 05:55 PM
My large loom has 41 pegs. How can I make this work?
Posted by: Pamela Freeman | December 29, 2016 at 03:42 PM
I don't understand is 15-22 does rep mean repeat 1522, also I'm using a round loom, instead of being straight like yours, mine is rolling up, why?
Posted by: barb | January 04, 2017 at 10:32 PM