Now then, all you knitting experts! Who'd
like to keep our troops warm and cosy in the bitter Afghan winter by
knitting them woolly titfers?
Below is a picture of some we prepared earlier. Please note that the colours we need should be black, navy, brown or dark beige. For obvious reasons light colours, that stand out, should be avoided.
OK, then. Let's get knitting by using the Hat Pattern on the right, or...
to download a printable file of the pattern.
ROYAL MARINE Woolly Hat Knitting Pattern
Double Knit
If you are a tight knitter use
2nd size
If you are a loose knitter use 1st size
Using no. 9 needles cast on 115 (125) stitches
1st row K1 * P1 K1 repeat from * to end
2nd row P1 * K1 P1 repeat from * to end
Repeat these 2 rows until it measures 8 inches.
Shape Crown
Pattern * 8sts, knit 2 together
repeat from * to end
Pattern 1 row
Pattern * 7sts, knit 2 together repeat from * to end
Pattern 1 row
Pattern * 6 sts, Knit 2 together repeat from * to end
Pattern 1 row
Pattern * 5 sts, Knit 2 together repeat from * to end
Pattern 1 row
Pattern * 4 sts, Knit 2 together repeat from * to end
Pattern 1 row
Pattern * 3 sts, Knit 2 together repeat from * to end
Pattern 1 row
Pattern * 2 sts, Knit 2 together repeat from * to end
Pattern 1 row
*Knit 2 together repeat from * to end.
Thread wool through remaining stitches.
Sew back seam.
If you don't like knitting in single rib
you can also do these
hats in a double rib (K2 P2 to end.)
