Sunday, March 18, 2012
BERIBBONED CAP
BERIBBONED CAP
SIZE: Kid’s about 15-16 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.5 ounces
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
Ribbon, 3 pieces 27 inches each
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
- Read instructions all the way through before beginning cap.
- When you tie the ribbons either tie in knots or use a needle and matching thread to sew through the knot of the bow so they don’t come untied.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 60 sts. Join and place marker to denote beginning of round.
Knit until cap measures about 2 inches from cast on edge. (60 sts)
Next round: *K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (60 sts)
Next 6 rounds: Knit. (60 sts)
Next round: K1, yo, K2tog. *K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. End with K3. (60 sts)
Next 6 rounds: Knit. (60 sts)
Next round: *K4, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (60 sts)
Knit until cap measures about 6.5 inches from cast on edge. (60 sts)
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec round 1: *K8, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)
Dec round 2: K.
Dec round 3: *K7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48sts)
Dec round 4: K. (48sts)
Dec round 5: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Dec round 6: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Dec round 7: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Dec round 8: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Dec round 9: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Dec round 8: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Dec round 10: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)
Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
Weave ribbons in and out the eyelets and tie in bows.
