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.
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.
