SIZE: 3-6 mos, Child 5-6, Adult Medium, Large Finished Circumference 16 (17½, 21½, 24) in. [40.5 (44.5, 55,
61) cm] unstretched. Cap will stretch to fit a variety of sizes. Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Striped Caps
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
18 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st (knit on RS, purl on WS).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
STRIPE SEQUENCE
Wide Stripe Version
10 rows B
10 rows C
10 rows A
Narrow Stripe Version
2 rows B
2 rows C
2 rows A
CAP
With A, cast on 72 (78, 96, 108) sts.
Beginning with a knit row, work in St st
for 12 rows.
Continue in St st, working in Wide or
Narrow Stripe Sequence, until piece
measures 6 (6½, 7, 8) in. [15 (16.5,
18, 20.5) cm] from beginning, end with a
WS row.
Shape Crown
Row 1: *K4 (4, 6, 7), k2tog
(decrease made); rep from * – 60 (65,
84, 96) sts.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: *K3 (3, 5, 6), k2tog; rep
from * – 48 (52, 72, 84) sts.
Row 5: *K2 (2, 4, 5), k2tog; rep
from * – 36 (39, 60, 72) sts.
Row 7: *K1 (1, 3, 4), k2tog; rep
from * – 24 (26, 48, 60) sts.
Continue in this manner, working 1 st
less between decreases, until 12 (13,
12, 12) sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving a
long tail. Thread tail through remaining
sts, and pull tightly to secure.
FINISHING
Sew seam. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Striped Caps Reviewed by VPAYMENT E X on 2010-12-01
I am a beginner knitter and found this pattern so cute, quick and easy. I was knitting it for my newborn so I just decreased the original amout of stitches to 52 and followed the pattern, it turned out great.
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