Thursday, February 09, 2012

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.

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.  

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