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Anthem Chords

Sideline Slouch Hat

W704

Designed by

Shannon Dunbabin

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Anthem Chords Sideline Slouch Hat

Designed By Shannon Dunbabin Skill Level: Easy/Intermediate Size: 16” (18”, 20”, 22”) circumference x 7.5” (8.5”, 9.5”, 10.5”) tall Materials: Cascade Yarns® Anthem Chords 100% Acrylic 100 g (3.5 oz)/ 186 yds (170 m) 1 skein color #301 (Atlanta) US 7 (4.5 mm)/16” circular needles US 9 (5.5 mm)/16” circular needles US 9 (5.5 mm) double pointed needles Yarn Needle 1 stitch marker Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) blocked in Ribbing Pattern on US 9 needles

Abbreviations: CO = Cast On K = Knit P = Purl St(s) = Stitch(es) PM = Place marker K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together Begin Pattern: With US 7 circular needle, CO 70, 80, 90, 100 sts, Being careful not to twist sts, join in the rnd. PM. Ribbing: Ribbing Rnd: *[K3, P2], repeat to end of rnd. Work in ribbing for 2”. Change to US 9 circular needles. Main Body: Knit every rnd until hat measures 6" (7", 8", 9") from CO edge. Crown Decreases: Note: Switch to DPNs when necessary. Rnd 1: *[K8, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 63 (72, 81, 90) sts Rnd 2: *[K7, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 56 (64, 72, 80) sts Rnd 3: *[K6, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 49 (56, 63, 70) sts

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Rnd 4: *[K5, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 42 (48, 54, 60) sts Rnd 5: *[K4, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 35 (40, 45, 50) sts Rnd 6: *[K3, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 28 (32, 36, 40) sts Rnd 7: *[K2, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 21 (24, 27, 30) sts Rnd 8: *[K1, K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. – 14 (16, 18, 20) sts Rnd 9: *[K2tog]; repeat from * to end of rnd. - 7 (8, 9, 10) sts Finishing: Break yarn, draw through remaining sts, and cinch to close. Weave in ends with yarn needle.