Sunday, February 26, 2012
TOWEL RING
TOWEL RING
Copyright 2004 Suzetta Williams
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn ½ ounce of white, 10 yards contrast
H crochet hook
2 inch Cabone ring
Row 1: With white (or color of your choice) crochet 9 sc around ring. Ch 3, turn. (Turning chain 3 counts as a double crochet in the remainder of this pattern)
Row 2: Dc in next 2 sc, hdc in next 3 sc, dc in 3 sc. Ch 3, turn. (9 sts)
Row 3: Dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. (8 dc)
Row 4: Dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc over ch 2 space, dc in remaining 4 dc. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)
Row 5-12: Dc in each dc, ch 3, turn. (10 dc)
Row 13: Sc in first dc, *ch 2, sc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn. (10 chain 2 loops)
Row 14: 6 dc in each ch 2 loop. Fasten off. Don’t turn.
Row 15: Starting on the right, attach contrasting yarn with a sc in top of ch 3 on the right side, *ch 2, sc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Fasten off and weave in ends.
To use place ring through cupboard or oven handle from the bottom and pull ruffle through hole. Hang towel on the plastic ring.
Monday, February 13, 2012
DOUBLE TAKE CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 1 ounce of each color
(2 ounces total) for cap only
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-3: K1, P1. Repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until cap is about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving 6 inch tails. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tails through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot: Cut one of the strands of yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use the tapestry needle to run that end through the live stitches on the needles. DO NOT remove stitches from the needles. Using the remain strand of yarn: 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.
Pull the yarn you ran through the live stitches tight and weave in end.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
DOUBLE TAKE SLEEP SACK AND CAP
SIZES:
18 (relaxed) inch circumference by 17 inch length
(20 inch circumference by 19 inch length)
MATERIALS:
Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 5 ounces of each color
(10 ounces total) for larger sleep sack and cap
US size 13 (9.0 mm) 16 or 24 inch circular knitting needle
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
3 sts = 1 inch (but not important)
NOTES:
- Sleep sack and cap are worked with two strands held as one. Set in photo was knit using Red Heart Super Saver color Primary and Lion Brand Pound of Love color White.
- Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
- I leave crocheting the drawstring until the last, to be sure I have enough yarn for the cap. There was only about 3 yards of the Super Saver left after knitting the larger set.
- (2/15/12) I just finished a set using Red Heart Kid's and Lion Brand Pound of Love. The 4 ounce skein of the RHK was enough to make the smaller sleep sack and the cap.
Cast on 54 (60) sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around.
Round 6: Knit
Round 7: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6 and 7 until sleep sack is about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.
Small size next round: *(K5, yo, K2tog), 3 times, K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Larger size next round: *K6, yo, K2tog, K5, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 4 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.
Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
DRAWSTRING:
Using one strand of yarn, leaving a 5 inch tail, with an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.
Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.
Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.
DOUBLE TAKE CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Two colors of worsted weight yarn, about 1 ounce of each color
(2 ounces total) for cap only
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 11 (8.0 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
With double point needles, cast on 36 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-3: K1, P1. Repeat around. (36 sts)
Round 4: Knit
Round 5: *K1, P1. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until cap is about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn leaving 6 inch tails. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tails through the stitches and pull to close.
Weave in ends.
2. Optional I Cord Knot: Cut one of the strands of yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use the tapestry needle to run that end through the live stitches on the needles. DO NOT remove stitches from the needles. Using the remain strand of yarn: 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.
Pull the yarn you ran through the live stitches tight and weave in end.
Tie I Cord in a knot.
Weave in ends.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
SPIRALING PURLS CAP
SPIRALING PURLS CAP
Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 )
Round 6: *K5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 7: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k1.
Round 8: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k2.
Round 9: K2, *p1, k1, p1 k5. Repeat from * around, end with k3.
Rouid 10: K1, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k4.
Round 11: *P1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around.
Round 12: K1, p1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k5, p1.
Round 13: P1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k5, p1, k1.
Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn and 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 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.
SPIRALING PURLS SLEEP SACK AND CAP
Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
This is a stitch combination I’ve used on the cuff of socks and caps when my sons were young. I’ve always like it because it adds a little interest to a project without getting to fancy.
The instructions for this sleep sack look more complicated than they are. Once you get going on rounds 7-19 you can see where the spiraling purls are worked and the sleep sack shapes up quickly.
SIZE:
21 inch circumference by 18 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Rose.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cast on 78 sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 7: *K8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 8: K7, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k1.
Round 9: K6, *p1, k1, p1,k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k2.
Round 10: K5, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k3.
Rouid 11: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, with end k4.
Round 12: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k5.
Round 13: K2, *p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k6.
Round 14: K1, *p1, k1, p1,k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around, end with k7.
Round 15: *P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k8. Repeat from * around.
Round 16: K1, p1, k1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k8, p1.
Round 17: P1, k1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1.
Round 18: K1, p1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1, p1.
Round 19: P1, *k8, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k8, p1, k1, p1, k1.
Repeat rounds 7-19 until sleep sack measures about 16 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: Knit.
Next round: *(K8, yo, k2tog) 3 times, k7, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: K1, p1. Repeat around.
Next round : Knit.
Bind off knitwise. Cut yarn and weave in ends.
DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90. Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.
Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.
Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.
SPIRALING PURLS CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only
Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker
NOTES:
Change to double point needles when necessary.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 )
Round 6: *K5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Round 7: K4, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k1.
Round 8: K3, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k2.
Round 9: K2, *p1, k1, p1 k5. Repeat from * around, end with k3.
Rouid 10: K1, *p1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around, end with k4.
Round 11: *P1, k1, p1, k5. Repeat from * around.
Round 12: K1, p1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from * around, end with k5, p1.
Round 13: P1, *k5, p1, k1, p1. Repeat from *around, end k5, p1, k1.
Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in one of these two ways:
1. Cut yarn and 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 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.
COME ON BABY LET’S DO THE TWIST
COME ON BABY LET’S DO THE TWIST SLEEP SACK AND CAP
Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.
SIZE:
18 (unstretched) inch circumference by 18 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for cap
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Persimmon
Cast on 84 sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 7-9: *K3 p3. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 10-12: P1, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p2.
Rounds 13-15: P2, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p1.
Rounds 16-18: P3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k3.
Rounds 19-21: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2.
Rounds 22-24:K2 , p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k1.
Rounds 19-21: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2.
Rounds 22-24:
Repeat rounds 7-24 until sleep sack measures about 16 inches from cast on edge.
Next round: Knit.
Next round: *K9, yo, k2tog, k8, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: K1, p1. Repeat around.
Next round: Knit.
Bind off knitwise.
COME ON BABY LETS DO THE TWIST CAP
SIZE: 12-14 inches
NOTES:
- Change to double point needles when necessary.
- Cap in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Persimmon.
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 1-5: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Rounds 6-8: *K3 p3. Repeat from * around.
Rounds 9-11: P1, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p2.
Rounds 12-14: P2, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p1.
Rounds 15-17: P3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k3.
Rounds 18-20: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2.
Rounds 21-23:K2 , p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k1.
Rounds 18-20: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2.
Rounds 21-23:
Begin decrease rounds.
Round 24: *K3, p1, p2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Round 25: *K3, p2. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Round 26: * K3, p2tog. Repeat from * around. (32 sts)
Round 27: Knit. (32 sts)
Round 28: *
Round 29: *K1, k2tog. (16 sts)
Round 30: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)
Round 31: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (4 sts)
Finish in one 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.
Knit inch I Cord with the remaining 4 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.
COME ON BABY LETS DO THE TWIST CAP
COME ON BABY LETS DO THE TWIST CAP
Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.
SIZE: 12-14 inches
NOTES:
MATERIALS:
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
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: *K1, p1. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Rounds 6-8: *K3 p3. Repeat from * around. Rounds 9-11: P1, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p2. Rounds 12-14: P2, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with p1.
Rounds 15-17: P3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k3.
Rounds 18-20: K1, p3, *k3 p3. Repeat from * around. End with k2. Rounds 21-23:
Begin decrease rounds.
Round 24: *K3, p1, p2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 sts) Round 25: *K3, p2. Repeat from * around. (40 sts) Round 26: * K3, p2tog. Repeat from * around. (32 sts) Round 27: Knit. (32 sts) Round 28: * Round 29: *K1, k2tog. (16 sts) Round 30: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 sts) Round 31: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (4 sts) Finish in one 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.
Knit 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 4 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.
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STAGGERED RIBS CAP
STAGGERED RIBS CAP
Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
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 point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
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 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 sts)
Round 6: K
Round 7: P
Rounds 8-9: *k2, p2. Repeat from * around.
Round 10: K
Round 10: K
Round 11: P
Rounds 12-13: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge, ending with round 7 or 11.
Next round: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in either of these two ways:
1. 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.
STAGGERED RIBS SLEEP SACK AND CAP
Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.
SIZE:
21 inch circumference by 18 inch length
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron Persimmon
Cast on 80 sts using a stretchy cast on.
Place marker and begin working in the round.
Rounds 1-6: *K2 , p2. Repeat from * around.
Round 7: K
Round 8: P
Rounds 9-10: *k2, p2. Repeat from * around.
Round 11: K
Round 12: P
Rounds 13-14: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 7-14 until sleep sack measures about 16 inches from cast on edge, ending with round 8 or 12.
Next round: *K8, yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)
Next round: Knit.
Next 6 rounds: K1, p1. Repeat around.
Next round: Knit.
Bind off knitwise.
DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90. Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.
Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.
Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.
STAGGERED RIBS CAP
SIZE: 12-15 inches
MATERIALS:
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 point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.
Place marker to denote beginning of round.
Rounds 1-5: K1, p1. Repeat around. (48 sts)
Round 6: K
Round 7: P
Rounds 8-9: *k2, p2. Repeat from * around.
Round 10: K
Round 11: P
Rounds 12-13: *P2, k2. Repeat from * around.
Repeat rounds 6-13 until cap measures about 5 inches from cast on edge, ending with round 7 or 11.
Next round: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Next round: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Next round: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Next round: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Next round: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Next round: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Finish in either of these two ways:
1. 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.
