Knitted Nom Nom Garter Hat

Imagine a cozy winter day, snuggled up in your favorite sweater with a hot cup of cocoa in hand. Now, picture adding the perfect finishing touch to your outfit with a Knitted Nom Nom Garter Hat. This stylish accessory not only keeps you warm but also adds a touch of charm to your look. The intricate knitting pattern gives the hat a unique texture, making it stand out from the rest. The Knitted Nom Nom Garter Hat is not just any ordinary winter accessory - it's a statement piece that showcases your individual style. Whether you're out for a stroll in the snow or meeting friends for a coffee date, this hat is sure to turn heads and earn you compliments. With its soft material and snug fit, you'll never want to take it off. So, why settle for a basic beanie when you can elevate your winter wardrobe with the Knitted Nom Nom Garter Hat?

Sizes: Adult Small (Adult Large)

Yarn: Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (100% Superwash Wool; 220 yards [200 meters]/100 grams); #1948 Mystic Purple - one skein (color A), #908 Magenta - one skein (color B) & various scrap yarns in worsted & dk weights (colors C - J) - roughly 50 yards total

Needles: straight needles in size US 7

Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch marker

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette, 16 stitches = 4 inches in garter

So let's get started! First, then, using your color A yarn, cast on 82 (90) stitches. Then we'll work the edging rows like so:

Row 1: using color A, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Row 2: using color C, knit

Row 3: using color C, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3
Row 4: using color A, knit

Row 5: using color B, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Row 6: using color D, knit

Row 7: using color D, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3
Row 8: using color B, knit

Row 9: using color A, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Row 10: using color E, knit

Row 11: using color E, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3
Row 12: using color A, knit

Once these 12 rows are done, we'll knit a couple of transition rows, as follows:

Transition Row 1 (wrong side): using color B, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Transition Row 2: using color B, k1, * k3, kfb, k4; rep from * until you have one stitch left in row, k1 (92 stitches (101 stitches))

And once THOSE rows are done, we'll move right to the main pattern, as follows (and yes, it's exactly the same as the edging rows). Remember that I am giving the color variation as seen in the particular hat I made - you are welcome to change it as you see fit!!!
Row 1: using color A, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Row 2: using color F, knit

Row 3: using color F, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3
Row 4: using color A, knit

Row 5: using color B, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Row 6: using color G, knit

Row 7: using color G, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3
Row 8: using color B, knit

Rows 9 - 12: repeat rows 1 - 4, using color H instead of color F

Rows 13 - 16: repeat rows 5 - 8, using color I instead of color G

Rows 17 - 20: repeat rows 1 - 4, using color J instead of color F
Rows 21 - 24: repeat rows 13 - 16
Rows 25 - 28: repeat rows 9 - 12
Rows 28 - 32: repeat rows 5 - 8

And once these 32 rows are done (or once your hat measures roughly 7" - 8" along the stockinette strip), it's time to begin our decrease, which goes as follows:

Decrease Row 1: using color A, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Decrease Row 2: using color F, k1, * k2, ssk, k5 * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (80 stitches (88 stitches)

Decrease Row 3: using color F, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Decrease Row 4: using color A, k1, * k2, ssk, k4 * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (70 stitches (77 stitches))

Decrease Row 5: using color B, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Decrease Row 6: using color E, k1, * k2, ssk, k3 * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (60 stitches (66 stitches))
Decrease Row 7: using color E, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Decrease Row 8: using color B, k1, * k2, ssk, k2 * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (50 stitches (55 stitches))

Decrease Row 9: using color A, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Decrease Row 10: using color D, k1, * k2, ssk, k1 * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (40 stitches (44 stitches))

Decrease Row 11: using color D, p3, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3

Decrease Row 12: using color A, k1, * k2, ssk * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (30 stitches (33 stitches))

Decrease Row 13: using color B, p2, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3
Decrease Row 14: using color C, k1, * k1, k2tog * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (20 stitches (22 stitches))

Decrease Row 15: using color C, p2, knit until you have 3 stitches left in row, p3
Decrease Row 16: using color B, k1, * k2tog * until you have 1 stitch left in row, k1 (12 stitches (13 stitches))

Decrease Row 17: using color B, p1, * p2tog * until you have one stitch left in row, p1 (using color B, p2, * p2tog * until you have one stitch left in row, p1) (7 stitches (8 stitches))

Knit decrease rows 1 - 17. Then, using your tapestry needle, thread final 7 (8) stitches onto a scrap of yarn for working later. Block vertically, but not horizontally - you should be stretching your garter fabric out to the same height as the stockinette strip, but not changing the circumference of the hat. Finally, once this little guy is done blocking, seam from bottom of hat, threading seaming yarn through final 7 (8) stitches when you reach them. Pull tight, thread to inside of hat, and knot. Tuck in ends.