This warm winter cap in five sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL) is worked with a single cable detail to showcase a rustic, earthy yarn. Since this piece knits up super fast on larger needles, it is good vehicle for chunky handspun or slubby yarns, special fibers, or learning to cable. Knit in a softly spun wool, cotton, or exotic fiber blend to get the right drape for the slouchy look pictured here.
Suggested Yarns:
, , , , , or any worsted/aran weight yarn with 32 to 40 yards per ounce that knits to pattern gauge.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size.
Finished Size:
14(16, 18, 20, 22) inches in circumference to fit heads measuring up to 17(19, 21, 23, 25) inches around (blocked)
Yarn requirements:
100(125, 150, 175, 200) yards
Gauge:
14 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (washed and laid flat to dry)
size 10US (6.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
Finished Size:
14(16, 18, 20, 22) inches in circumference to fit heads measuring up to 17(19, 21, 23, 25) inches around (blocked)
Yarn requirements:
100(125, 150, 175, 200) yards
Gauge:
14 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (washed and laid flat to dry)
size 10US (6.0 mm) for body (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 8US (5.0 mm) for brim (or two sizes smaller than body needle)