Cossack Cap

Worn with or without the giant pompon, this cap is a wonder in winter!
 
4 Ply ("Tangle-Proof" Pull-Out Skeins): 4 ounces of No. 676 Emerald Green.
2/0
Knitting needles, 1 pair No. 10.
Milwards   Steel   Crochet   Hook   No.
5 sts = 5 rows
(double zero).

GAUGE:
1 inch; = 1 inch.

Starting at top edge cast on 40 sts. 1st row: * К 1, p 1. Repeat from * across. 2nd row: * К 1, к in front and back of next St—one st increased. Repeat from * across—60 sts.

3rd row: * К 2, p 1. Repeat from * across.

4th row: * К 1, p 2. Repeat from * across.

5th row: * 0,k 2, pass the О over the last 2 sts made—mock cable made, p 1. Repeat from * across.

6th row: * К 1, p 1, inc one st in next st. Repeat from * across—80 sts.

7th row: * Make a mock cable, к 1, p 1. Repeat from * across.

8th row: * К 1, p 3. Repeat from * across.

9th row: * К 1, make a mock cable, p 1. Repeat from * across.

10th row: Repeat 8th row. Next 4 rows: Repeat 7th through 10th row.

15th row: * Make a mock cable, к 1, inc one st in next st. Repeat from * across—100 sts.

16th row:
* К 2, p 3. Repeat from * across.

17th row: * К 1, make a mock cable, p 2. Repeat from * across.

18th row: * К 2, p 3. Repeat from * across.

19th row: * Make a mock cable, к 1, p 2. Repeat from * across. Repeat last 4 rows (16th through 19th row) for pattern. Work in pattern until total length is 9 inches.

Side Shaping: Bind off 20 sts for back edge; work in pattern until there are 25 sts on right hand needle, slip these 25 sts onto a holder; bind off next 30 sts for front edge.

Work in pattern over remaining 25 sts, decreasing one st at both ends of every row until 13 sts remain. Bind off. Slip sts from holder onto a needle and work same as for opposite side. Thread a needle with a strand of same yarn, gather cast-on sts tightly.

Sew edges together for side seam. With right side facing attach yarn to bottom edge and sc around lower edge easing it in slightly. Join. Next rnd: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join. Break off and fasten.

POMPON:

Cut 2 cardboard circles, each 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Cut a hole 1 1/4 inches in diameter in center of each circle. Using two 10-yard lengths of yarn, complete as for Pompon on page 31. Remove cardboard and trim evenly. Tack to top of hat.