Tuesday, January 31, 2012
BASKETWEAVE CAP
SIZE: 12-14 inches
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-6: Knit.
Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Begin basketweave pattern:
Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in either of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.
Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.
Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.
Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.
Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
