Thursday, March 15, 2012
COZY IN CABLES CAP
Many thanks to Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.
SIZE:
12-15 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
Cable needle or one of the above double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker
GAUGE:
Approximately 16 sts = 4 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning cap.
2. This cap matches the sleep sack here.
3. 3/17/12 Now that I have made several of these caps, I think I like the K1, P1 ribbing better. Give it a go and decide which you like best.
2. This cap matches the sleep sack here.
3. 3/17/12 Now that I have made several of these caps, I think I like the K1, P1 ribbing better. Give it a go and decide which you like best.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
C4B: Slip next 2 sts purl wise to cable needle (or double point needle) and hold to back of work, K2, K2 from cable needle.
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: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)
Switch to cable pattern.
Rounds 6-7: K4, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (48 sts)
Round 8: *C4B, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (48 sts)
Rounds 9-11: K4, P2. Repeat from * around to marker. (48 sts)
Repeat rounds 6-11, until cap is approximately 5 inches from cast on edge. Try to end with round 11.
Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.
Dec Round 1: *K4, P2tog. Repeat from * to marker. (40 sts)
Dec Round 2: *K4, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (40 sts)
Dec Round 3: *place 2 sts on cable needle as if to C4B, K2 , K2tog off cable needle. P1. Repeat from * around to marker. (32 sts)
Dec Round 4: *K3, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (32 sts)
Dec Round 5: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (24 sts)
Dec Round 6: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * to marker. (16 sts)
Dec Round 7: *K2tog. Repeat from * to marker. (8 sts)
Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 8 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.
Comments:
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If I wanted to make this in a bigger size should I just go up in needle size or should I try increasing the number of stitches ? I need it for a 20 inch head.
Then you would have to translate the rounds into rows and it would be easier to just find a pattern that is written to be knit flat.
Or take up the challenge and buy yourself double points and work it as written.
Or take up the challenge and buy yourself double points and work it as written.
I would like to know how to use the 16" needles with only 48 stitches in the round. I made one of the cocoons with that needle but the hat I can't make in the round with this needle. I'm a fairly new knitter and can't figure it out. Could you please help me. Thank you.
# posted by 
: 4:29 AM
: 4:29 AM
Only thing I can suggest is make sure you aren't casting on tightly. After a couple rounds it gets easier.
Some people work the first few rounds as rows (turning) and then work in the round. They use the tail to close the gap created by working in rows.
Some people work the first few rounds as rows (turning) and then work in the round. They use the tail to close the gap created by working in rows.
I knit the hat with double pointed needles only , hard to manage at beginning, but easier as got further up the hat, turned out cute, I maded it for great grand son.
# posted by : 6:38 AM
: 6:38 AM
Loved making this little hat but I think the error in the pattern is that before starting to decrease you should try to finish on round 9...not round 11. I'll be doing that next time I make it. And I'll definitely be making it again. Thanks so much for a great pattern.
I love this pattern and the sack that goes with it I just finished it in blue for a little boy that is being born in Feb. Gave it to a friend who had a baby in December and it is their favorite hat thank you for great patterns.
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