GAUGE:

13 sc = 4inches [10 cm]; first 7 rnds = 4 inches [10 cm] across. 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 less 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:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. FPsc (front post sc) Working from front to back to front, insert hook around post of st of row below, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook. Skip st behind the FPsc.

Color Sequence: 4 rnds A, 1 rnd B, 2 rnds C, *3 rnds A, 1 rnd B, 2 rnds C; repeat from * 2 more times; 3 rnds A.

Note Either carry all of the unused strands up the WS of cap, but not too loosely, or cut B and C after each stripe, but do carry A.

Starting at center top, ch 2.

Rnd 1 (RS) Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 6 sc.

Rnd 2 (WS) Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 12 sc.

Rnd 3 Ch 1, *sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 18 sc.

Rnds 4-15 Work rnds as established, increasing 6 sc each rnd – 90 sc at end of Rnd 15.

Piece should measure 9" [23 cm] in diameter.

Rnd 16 Ch 1, sc in next 29 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc] twice, 2 sc in next sc, sc in remaining 30 sc; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 93 sc.

Rnd 17 Ch 1, sc in next 29 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc] 2 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in remaining 31 sc; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 96 sc.

Rnds 18-19 Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc; turn.

Rnd 20 Ch 1, sc in next 29 sc, [sc2tog, sc in next 15 sc] twice, sc2tog, sc in remaining 31 sc; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 93 sc.

Rnd 21 Ch 1, sc in next 29 sc, [sc2tog, sc in next 14 sc] twice, sc2tog, sc in remaining 30 sc; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 90 sc.

Rnd 22 Ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next 13 sc] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 84 sc.

Rnd 23 Ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next 12 sc] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 78 sc.

Rnd 24 Ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next 11 sc] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 72 sc.

Rnd 25 Ch 1, [sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc] 6 times; join with slip st in first sc; turn – 66 sc.

Rnds 26-28 Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join with slip st in first sc; turn.

Drop loop to be picked up later; do not fasten off.

VISOR

Note Visor has 2 layers, inner and outer, and is worked on 26 sc at center front.

Foundation Row With RS facing and A, skip first 20 sc, join with slip st around post of next sc, ch 1, FPsc in same st, FPsc in next 25 sts; turn – 26 sc.

INNER VISOR

Row 1 (WS) Ch 1, sc in front loop of first 8 sc, 2 sc in front loop of next sc, sc in front loop of next 8 sc, 2 sc in front loop of next sc, sc in front loop of remaining 8 sc; turn – 28 sc.

Row 2 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 24 sc, sc2tog; turn – 26 sc.

Row 3 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog; turn – 26 sc.

Row 4 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 22 sc, sc2tog; turn – 24 sc.

Row 5 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog; turn – 24 sc.

Row 6 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 20 sc, sc2tog; turn – 22 sc.

Row 7 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog; turn – 22 sc.

Row 8 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in next 18 sc, sc2tog – 20 sc. Fasten off.

OUTER VISOR

With RS facing and A, join yarn in remaining loop of first sc in Foundation Row of Visor.

Row 1 (RS) Ch 1, sc in remaining loop of first 8 sc, 2 sc in remaining loop of next sc, sc in remaining loop of next 8 sc, 2 sc in remaining loop of next sc, 2 sc in remaining loop of remaining 8 sc; turn – 28 sc.

Rows 2-8 Repeat Rows 2-8 of Inner Visor.

EDGING

Note Size may be adjusted slightly by working the edging either looser or tighter to fit. In either case, make the sc around the visor tightly; switch to a smaller hook if necessary.

Rnd 1 (RS) Pick up dropped loop at center back in Rnd 28 of Body; slip st in next 20 sc. Working through double thickness of Inner and Outer Visor, matching sts, sc in row-end st of each of next 7 rows, skip row-end st of Row 8, sc in next 20 sc across front of Visor, skip row-end st of Row 8, sc in each of next 7 row-end sts, slip st in next 20 sc of Cap; join with slip st in first slip st. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Dampen Cap and block by slipping over a 9" [23 cm] diameter round plate, smoothing top around form, and allowing to dry completely.

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