With CA, cast on 89 sts and work in rib pat same as for scarf for 6 rows, then work 6 rows of each color in sequence as described for scarf until 8" from beginning, end wrong side row.
Shape Top: Keeping continuity of the 6-row-color sequence, dec 1 st each end of every right side row until 5 sts remain.
Next Row: Slip 2 sts knitwise, K3tog, pass the 2 slipped sts over - 1 st. Bind off.
FINISHING: Sew back seam. Make a tassel using all colors: wrap yarns around a 5" -wide cardboard 8 times. Cut wraps at one side of the cardboard, tie wraps at opposite side. Tie a length of yarn firmly around all yarns ¾" down from center tie. Trim ends. Attach to tip of hat.
Designed by Mary Jane Protus.
ABBREVIATIONS: dec = decrease; K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rib = ribbing; st(s) = stitch(es); * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
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