Cathy

I have been in a pattern creating mood again and this time created one named after my sister, Cathy. She put up with a lot since I was a mean big sister. This one's for you Cathy...

Cathy

Materials-

Worsted weight yarn
Size US 9 16" circular needles or size US 9 DPNs
Stitch marker
Darning needle to weave ends in once the hat is completed.


Abbreviation: EOR - end of row


Cast on 80 stitches. Join in the round being careful not to twist your stitches. Place a stitch marker to note the beginning of your row.

Brim (option 1)

Row 1- knit
Row 2- purl
Row 3- knit
Row 4- purl
Row 5-8 *k3, p2, k2, p3* to EOR
Row 9- purl
Row 10- knit
Row 11- purl
Row 12- knit

Brim (option 2)

Knit in garter ridge (knit one row, purl one row) for 14 rows.


Begin next section-

*k3, p2, k2, p3* to end of row. Knit in this pattern until the hat measures 6 inches.


Begin decreases-

Row 1- *k3, p2, k2, p2tog, p1* to end.
Row 2- *k3, p2, k2, p2tog* to end.
Row 3- *k3, p2tog, k2, p1* to end.
Row 4- *k2tog, k1, p1, k2, p1* to end.
Row 5- *k2, p1, k2tog, p1* to end.
Row 6- *k2tog, p1, k1, p1* to end.
Row 7- *k1, p1, k2tog* to end.
Row 8- *k1, k2tog* to end.
Row 9- *k2tog* to end.


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Over the River and Through the Woods...

...to Grandmother's house we go or in this case, Nana's house. Each summer, my mom, sister, Robyn, Cara, and I take a girls trip. This summer we decided to forgo that so the girls and I took a trip to see them. It is about a 6 1/2 hour drive from here, so it is not too bad. It is easy to break up into a couple of stops so I can walk around and stuff. We were particularly excited about seeing their new dog, Hanna. Hanna is a dog from the Austin German Shepherd Rescue. She was found after Hurricane Hanna, so that is what the rescue named her. Unfortunately, Hanna was not to excited about meeting us. She is a very sweet dog, but very shy. She spent most of the day in her crate in my sister's room. Hopefully, she will get to know us better in the coming days.