Not a Football Hat by Jo Torr

Not a Football Hat

by Jo Torr
Knitting
April 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 rib, in the round
US 6 - 4.0 mm
174 - 274 yards (159 - 251 m)
Child/Teen; Adult; Large Adult
English
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My husband asked for a new hat. He wanted it in the colours of his favourite football team, but it shouldn’t be a “football hat”. I did my best!
Use bright colours for a good contrast and try to blend in with all the other sports fans, or more muted colours for something more subtle, your choice.

Finished Sizes (Circumference)

  • Child/Teen - 17.25” (43cm)
  • Adult - 19.75” (49.5cm)
  • Large Adult - 22.25” (55.5cm)

To Fit

  • Child/Teen - 20” (50.75cm)
  • Adult - 22” (55.75cm)
  • Large Adult - 24” (61cm)

Yarn Requirements
2 colours of sports weight yarn - 87/110/137 yards (80/100/125m) of each colour

Notions

  • stitch markers
  • tapestry needle for weaving in the ends

Instructions for the crown shaping are both charted and fully written out so you can choose which you prefer.

I’d love it if you’d come to my group to show off your lovely hat, or chat about it while you’re making it. You’d be very welcome!