Lightning Bolt Hat
by Jane Irish Nelson
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Lightning Bolt Hat
Bolts of Lightning zigzag up the sides of this hat, merging on the crown to form decorative diamonds, topped off with an I-cord “button”.
Materials
Yarn
Approximately 50 grams (100 to 110 yards) Worsted Weight yarn (A)
Approximately 25 grams (50 to 55 yards) Worsted Weight yarn (B)
Needles
Small/Medium: US 8 – 5.0 mm needles or size needed to give gauge
Large/Extra-Large: US 9 – 5.5 mm needles or size needed to give gauge
Gauge
Small/Medium: 20 sts x 21 rnds = 4” on US #8 needles in Stockinette Stitch color pattern.
Large/Extra-Large: 18 sts x 21 rnds = 4” on US #9 needles in Stockinette Stitch color pattern.
Note: These hats are surprising stretchy, so will accommodate a variety of head sizes.
Pattern is both written and charted.
About this pattern
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- First published: August 2012
- Page created: August 26, 2012
- Last updated: May 2, 2014 …
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