Passap Hat # 1

My first attempt at Journal 6 with charting. It came out good, and the measurements worked out perfect. Patterns and chart were downloaded to the console.

Stitch Pattern

Abbreviated Instructions:

Patterns: 

A - 103 (2x2 rib)

B - Download from Journal 6, KT 183.

CO # 4.

Needles: -62/65.

Total # of rows knitted: 136

Main Tension: 4.2/4.2

Ribbing: 2x2, tension 3/3; 3.2/3.2

Pattern A: 103. This is a 2x2 rib. Knit to RC 20

Pattern B: downloaded. Knit to RC 126.

Transfer sts to Back Bed. ( this will be purl sts on public side). If stocking stitch is desired, transfer to Front Bed.

Change to black strippers. Set front lock to GX.

Knit 1 row @ T 5.2 on back lock.

Reduce sts by half.

Knit to RC 136. 

Take sts off onto yarn.

Finishing: seam side seam. Gather top. 

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