Strikket Lue

"Strikket Lue" means 'knitted cap' in Norwegian. This is a pattern for a knitted hat loosely inspired by Norwegian designs. 

Using colour 1, cast on 100sts. Join. Work 15 rounds in (k2, p2) rib.

On the 16th round, k1, kfb, p2, then (k2,p2) 12 times, k1, kfb, p2, and (k2, p2) to the end.

Switch to stocking stitch.

1. Knit in colour 2.

2. Knit in colour 2.

3. KK1 in colour 1, k1 in colour 2, repeat to end of round.

4. Knit in colour 2.

5. Knit in colour 2.

6. Knit in colour 1.

Repeat these 6 rounds a total of 4 times.

Decrease for the crown.

1. Knit in colour 1. (Repeat this instruction in each odd round.)

2. (K1 in colour 2, k1 in colour 1) 7 times, k1 in colour 2, k2tog in colour 1) 6 times.
4. (K1 in colour 2, k1 in colour 1) 7 times, k2tog in colour 1) 6 times.
6. (K1 in colour 2, k1 in colour 1) 6 times, k1 in colour 2, k2tog in colour 1) 6 times.
8. (K1 in colour 2, k1 in colour 1) 6 times, k2tog in colour 2) 6 times.