So What's Next?

Since this blog was started to document the design of The Brenda Cardigan, and since the cardigan is complete, the question is what to do next. So while I decide what project will next fill these pages, here is the hat to match the sweater. Cast on 97 stitches with the same size needle used for the cardigan if you want a loose cap, one size smaller if you want a snugger cap, and join for knitting in the round. Remember that every other round is knit plain. Knit 16 rounds in pattern (two complete repeats). Knit another 16 rounds on a needle one size smaller. Switch to one size smaller needle again, and knit through round 4 of pattern. Begin decreasing by continuing in pattern but eliminating yarn overs. Keep purl stitches between sections and knit last few rows with two decreases in center of each section every other round. When 13 stitches are left, k2tog around. K2tog around again - 4 stitches left. Cut yarn, draw tail through stitches and fasten off.