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When my brother began attending classes at Mississippi State University, his first request was for a hat to keep his head warm while ringing his cowbell at football games and walking around campus. I chose the medium of double knitting for a few reasons. The double thickness adds additional warmth, while the double knitting removes the need for floats that are created with traditional stranded knitting and produces a reversible item.

This pattern is easily adapted for your favorite college, university, or sports team with the provided blank template. Charts are included for Mississippi State University, Ohio State University, Baylor University, and Michigan State University.

Each sample was knit with fingering weight held double for a finished weight of DK. I recommend a wool or wool blend for added warmth and durability.

Yarn: 125-150 yards each of DK yarn in Color A and Color B

Yarn used in samples:
Garnstudio DROPS Fabel
75% Wool, 25% Nylon
224 yds/50 gm per ball
1 ball each in Color A and Color B (Ruby Red and Off White for samples)

Worsted weight may also be substituted but please check your gauge before casting on.

Gauge: 14 stitches and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm square in double knitting

Needles: US Size 4/3.5 mm 16”/40 cm circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, double-pointed needles in US 4/3.5 mm (optional)

Finished sizes: XS (S, M, L) for finished dimensions of 16” (18”, 20”, 22”) circumference and length of 8.5” (8.8”, 9.2”, 9.5”). Recommended negative ease of 0-1”/0-2.5 cm.