Strong lines carve a stunning pattern from peak to hem on this unisex cap in six sizes (XXS to XL). Worked in the round from the top down, it does double-duty as a swatch for the Interlaken Pullover! Twisted stitches really make the textures pop. Designed to work with a wide variety of heavy sport or light DK yarns
This pattern is both written and charted and may be placed your Ravelry Library after checkout.
Samples shown here: size M in (gray version) in color Lynx and size M (cream version) , color Finnish. The cap is paired here with the . In the meantime, try out the Interlaken (S)Watch Cap pattern.
Matching Motif: Matching Motifs: and
Suggested Yarns:
, , , , , , , , or any heavy sport/DK yarn that knits to pattern gauge
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, elasticity, or yardage requirement.
Finished Size:
13(15.5, 18, 20.5, 23, 25.5) inches around brim to fit heads measuring up to 17(19.5, 22, 24.5, 29.5) around
Yardage for XXS(XS, S, M, L, XL): 100(135, 175, 215, 255, 305) yards
Gauge:
21 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on gauge needle (knit flat, washed and air-dried)
24 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches in twist-stitch pattern on gauge needle (knit in the round, washed and blocked)
size 7US(4.5 mm) circular needles or DPNs (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 5US(3.75 mm) circular needles for brim (or .75 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: cap may be knit on DPNs, two circular needles or a combination of DPNs and a single circular needle