Recently found is the Caron Chunky Cupcakes yarn. This yarn can back out for a limited time, and I missed it the first time. This branding is exclusive to Michaels if you are looking for it. You may find discontinued colours at Yarnspirations in the clearance section.
There are only 2 patterns for this yarn, and I didn't want to do either. So, I created a new pattern and knitted this bad boy up. This is the Caron Chunky Cupcakes Knit Hat Pattern.
The yarn is exquisite with a heathered hue to it. I loved making this hat, and the colours are as they come out of the ball.
Yarn
Caron Chunky Cupcakes, 100g / 3.5 oz, 138 meters / 126 yards.
- Pistachio Cream - 1 Ball
Needles: Sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) circular knitting needles that are 18” from tip to tip and a set of 5 double point knitting needles 5.5 mm / (U.S. 9).
Gauge: 15 sts and 22 rows (with knit stitch) = 4"
Size: Average Adult
Abbreviations
- Beg = Beginning.
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
- P = Purl
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right side
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- Tog = Together
Instructions
Note: You will work in a continuous round. Use the tail end of the beginning to indicate when you go around.
Use 18” circular knitting needles and cast on 72 sts.
1st rnd: *K2, P2. Rep from * around.
Rep 1st rnd until brim measures 1.5” thick.
Body of Hat
1st rnd: K around.
Rep 1st round until the entire hat measures 8”.
Preparation Round
Knit around but transfer the stitches onto double-point needles. Each of the 4 needles should have 18 stitches each by the end of the round. 72 sts.
Note: Each needle has a multiple of 3 multiples of 6 sts.
Shape Top
Place a stitch marker at the start of the round to keep easier count of the rounds.
1st rnd: *K4, k2tog. Rep * around. 60 sts.
2nd rnd: K around. 60 sts.
3rd rnd: *K3, k2tog. Rep * around. 48 sts.
4th rnd: K around. 48 sts.
5th rnd: *K2, k2tog. Rep * around. 36 sts.
6th rnd: K around. 36 sts.
7th rnd: *K1, k2tog. Rep * around. 24 sts.
8th rnd: K around. 24 sts.
9th rnd: *K2tog. Rep * around. 12 sts.
10th rnd: K around. 12 sts.
Cut a long tail to gather the rem loops on the needles and draw up tightly and fasten securely.
Attach the pom pom with a bow tie so it can be removed easily if needing to be watched.
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Tutorial
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