Loom Knit Doll Hat Project -- Autumn Clusters

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).

Autumn Clusters -- Cluster Stitch Hat

Here's another in my series of experiments to create loom knit version of a knit  stitch called "clusters."  This hat was my second try at the stitch.  I unnecessarily added an e-wrap stitch at the bottom of the cluster stitch.  This creates more of a "lacy" look to the stitch -- which I decided I didn't like and tended to tilt the cluster on its side.  I'm including it anyway in case it appeals to you

Pattern Information

Knitting Loom:  Knifty Knitter 24 peg "Preemie" loom

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

Skill Level: Intermediate

Abbreviations:
     k = knit
     p = purl
     cl = cluster stitch (explained below)

Wrap yarn clockwise around peg

The "lacy" version of the cluster stitch consists of performing an e-wrap stitch on the peg and then wrapping the working yarn loosely around the same peg three times in a clockwise direction, then flat knitting the bottom loop over the three loops.

Wrap three times -Loosely!

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.

BODY  
Switch to Yarn Color B

Rows 21-24: knit to the end

Row 25: *cl1, k1* Repeat to the end
Row 26: *p1, k1* Repeat to the end  (the purl stitch should go under all three loops)

Rows 27-30:  knit to the end

Row 31: *k1, cl1* Repeat to the end
Row 32: *p1, k1* Repeat to the end  (the purl stitch should go under all three loops) 

Rows 33-48:  Repeat Rows 21-32

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.