Loom Knit Doll Hat Project -- The Rocky Road

I've got a goal to have knitted at least fifty doll hats within the next fifty days to sell at a huge neighborhood yard sale in the fall.  To my surprise, I found there were very few doll hat patterns available for free on the internet.  This is a pity since a doll hat is a very good project for a beginning loomer and it isn't always obvious how a full-sized hat pattern should be changed to be appropriate for a doll.  Therefore, I've decided to share my notes on creating and converting hat patterns to fit 18" dolls (such as the American Girl, Journey Girl, Our Generation, or My Life dolls).

The Rocky Road Bramble Stitch Hat

This hat features the bramble stitch I did incorrectly on a previous toboggan.  I like the look of the variegated yarn, but now wish I had used a solid color for this one.  The multiple colors make it hard to see all the tiny bobbles that this stitch creates.

I'm classifying this as an "intermediate" project because of the bobbles, but beginners shouldn't be afraid.  Bobbles are really simple once you get the hang of staying on the same peg for multiple stitches.

Pattern Information

Knitting Loom:  Knifty Knitter 24 peg "Preemie" loom

Yarn:  
     Color A:  Red Heart "Turquoise"  #4 size yarn
     Color B:  Red Heart "Autumn" #4 size yarn

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations:
     k = knit
     p = purl
     ew = e-wrap
     p3tog = purl three times in the same stitch
     bb = bobble (knit 1, purl 1, and knit 1 into the same stitch)

Instructions:

With Yarn Color A, cast on 24 pegs.

BRIM Row 1:  knit to the end

Rows 2-20:  Repeat Row 1

When you've completed Row 20, find the first stitch (the end of your yarn should still be dangling from it). Loop the first stitch back up over Peg #1.  Continue around the loom until the entire first row is looped back up onto the loom. Knit the last row of stitches over the first row of stitches.

Switch to Yarn Color B

BODY Row 21: *bb, p3tog* Repeat to the end
Row 22: purl to the end
Row 23:  *p3tog, bb* Repeat to the end
Row 24:  purl to the end

Rows 23-48:  Repeat Rows 21, 22, 23, and 24

Rows 49-50: knit to the end

Bind off using gathered removal method.

To create a tousle, wind Yarn A around three fingers around 20 times.  Tie a short piece of yarn tightly around the middle of this bundle of yarn.  Cut the looped ends of the yarn and trim to the desired shape.  Sew to the top of your toboggan using your yarn and a tapestry needle.