TOP GEAR PATTERN

Hook: G6
Yarn: 2 balls Filatura Di Crosa ZARA Merino extra fine 100% soft wool
Special directions: Join each roe with a slip stitch.

Row 1 Ch 4, sl sl into the 4th ch from the hook to form a ring.
Row 2 Ch 3, 12 DC into the loop sl tl in the 3rd ch of ch 3 (tip: dc over the tail so you can use it to close the hole).
Row 3 Ch 3, 2 DC in each st around. 24 st's.
Row 4 Ch 2, SC in the first st, 2 sc in the next st around. 36 st's.
Row 5 Ch 2, sc in the first 2 st's, 2 sc in the next st around. 48 st's.
Row 6 Ch 2, work one row even. Repeat this row for rows 8, 10, 12 & 14.
Row 7 Ch 2, sc in the next 3 st's, 2 sc in the next st around. 60 St's.
Row 9 Ch 2, sc in the next 4 st's, 2 sc in the next st around. 72 st's.
Row 11 Ch 2, sc in the next 5 st's, 2 sc in the next st around. 84 st's.
Row 13 Ch 2, sc in the next 6 st's, 2 sc in the next st around. 96 st's.
Row 15 Work all remaining rows even until piece measures 8 - 10 inches from top to bottom


Of course you do not have to use this yarn. You may have to adjust the pattern if you use a thicker yarn so the hat is not to big. Just please make sure you use the 100% soft wool in the correct colors.

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For all you guys who try this pattern please feel free to let me know how it works up. Thanks for your imput.