Description
Spring Cap is a beret-style Hat with an allover open meshwork pattern. It has a rolled stocking stitch brim and the Hat is completed by an optional knitted bobble on a stalk at the crown.
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Yarn
4oz/114g/225yd/206m
Worsted weight, single ply or plied yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample details
Shown in Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi [225yd/206m per 4oz/114g; 100% Wool]
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head
Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Stocking Stitch
Sizes
To fit size: 18 [20, 22] in/45.75 [50.75, 56] cm
Finished size: 16 [17.75, 19.5] in/40.5 [45, 49.5] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!
Skills required
Knitting in the round
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
M1: pick up the horizontal loop between sts, place it onto the left needle then knit into the back of it
yo: wrap yarn round needle to create a yarnover
k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
ssk: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops
How to
Using Cable cast-on method, cast on 72 [80, 88] sts.
Join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Brim
Now work for the brim by knitting every round for 2in/5cm (or desired length) then work increase round once as follows:
Inc Rnd: *K2, M1; rpt from * to end [108, 120, 132 sts]
Body
Rnd 1: Knit all sts
Rnd 2: *k2tog, yo; rpt from * to end
Rnd 3: Knit all sts
Rnd 4: *yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end
These 4 rounds form the pattern for the main body. Work in pattern until the main body of the Hat (excluding the brim) measures approximately 3.5 [4, 4.5] in/9 [10, 11.5] cm (or desired length), ending after a Rnd 4.
Crown
Rnd 1: *ssk, K8, k2tog; rpt from * to end [90, 100, 110 sts]
Rnd 2: *K1, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, K1; rpt from * to end
Rnd 3: *ssk, K6, k2tog; rpt from * to end [72, 80, 88 sts]
Rnd 4: *yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end
Rnd 5: *ssk, K4, k2tog; rpt from * to end [54, 60, 66 sts]
Rnd 6: *K1, [k2tog, yo] 2 times, K1; rpt from * to end
Rnd 7: *ssk, K2, k2tog; rpt from * to end [36, 40, 44 sts]
Rnd 8: *yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end
Rnd 9: *ssk, k2tog; rpt from * to end [18, 20, 22 sts]
Rnd 10: *k2tog, yo; rpt from * to end
Rnd 11: [ssk] 1 [0, 1] times, *k2tog, ssk; rpt from * to end [9, 10, 11 sts]
Rnd 12: K1 [0, 1] *ssk, k2tog; rpt from * to end [5, 5, 6 sts]
For a regular finish, break yarn and thread through remaining 5 [5, 6] sts and tighten to close.
For decorated crown version, continue as follows:
Next Rnd: K1 [1, 0], *k2tog; rpt from * to end [3sts]
For a dangling bobble, work I-cord for 2in/5cm (or desired length) then work from Rnd 1; for a plain bobble, continue as follows:
Rnd 1: *K1, M1; rpt from * to end [6sts]
Join in the round, being careful not to twist the sts
Rnd 2: Knit all sts
Rnd 3: *K1, M1; rpt from * to end [12sts]
Rnd 4: *K2, M1; rpt from * to end [18sts]
Rnd 5: *K3, M1; rpt from * to end [24sts]
Rnd 6: Knit all sts
Rnd 7: Knit all sts
Rnd 8: *K2, k2tog; rpt from * to end [18 sts]
Rnd 9: *K1, k2tog; rpt from * to end [12 sts]
Rnd 10: *k2tog; rpt from * to end [6 sts]
Break yarn and pull through remaining 6 sts to fasten.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the decrease lines settle in and lay flat.
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