Knitted Spring Cap
The knitted spring cap is the perfect accessory to add a touch of warmth and style to your outfit during the transitioning seasons. Its soft and cozy texture will keep you comfortable on those breezy days while also adding a cute and fashionable look to your ensemble. Whether you're out for a casual stroll in the park or meeting friends for a coffee date, this knitted cap will be your go-to accessory for a touch of charm and coziness. Just throw it on, and you're all set to embrace the beauty of spring with a hint of warmth and flair!
Yarn
4oz/114g/225yd/206m
Worsted weight, single ply or plied yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 4.5mm/UK7/US7 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample Details
Shown in Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted Multi [225yd/206m per 4oz/114g; 100% Wool]
Shown in size 22in/56cm on model with 21.75in/55.25cm circumference head
Gauge
18 sts x 24 rows to 4in/10cm on 4.5mm needles over Stocking Stitch
Sizes
To fit size: 18 [20, 22] in/45.75 [50.75, 56] cm
Finished size: 16 [17.75, 19.5] in/40.5 [45, 49.5] cm
Skills Required
Cable Cast-on
Knitting in the round
Increases and Decreases
Basic Lace (eyelets)
Yarnovers
Draw-through Bind-off
Blocking a Hand Knit Hat
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
M1: pick up the horizontal loop before the next stitch, place it onto the left needle & knit into the front of it
yo: wrap yarn round needle to create a yarnover
k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
SSK: slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit these 2 sts together through the backs of the loops
How To
Using Cable cast-on method, cast on 72 [80, 88] sts.
Join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Brim
Now work for the brim by knitting every round for 2in/5cm (or desired length) then work increase round once as follows:
Inc Rnd: *K2, M1; rpt from * to end [108, 120, 132 sts]
Body
Rnd 1: Knit all sts
Rnd 2: *k2tog, yo; rpt from * to end
Rnd 3: Knit all sts
Rnd 4: *yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end
These 4 rounds form the pattern for the main body. Work in pattern until the main body of the Hat (excluding the brim) measures approximately 3.5 [4, 4.5] in/9 [10, 11.5] cm (or desired length), ending after a Rnd 4.
Crown
Rnd 1: *ssk, K8, k2tog; rpt from * to end [90, 100, 110 sts]
Rnd 2: *K1, [k2tog, yo] 4 times, K1; rpt from * to end
Rnd 3: *ssk, K6, k2tog; rpt from * to end [72, 80, 88 sts]
Rnd 4: *yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end
Rnd 5: *ssk, K4, k2tog; rpt from * to end [54, 60, 66 sts]
Rnd 6: *K1, [k2tog, yo] 2 times, K1; rpt from * to end
Rnd 7: *ssk, K2, k2tog; rpt from * to end [36, 40, 44 sts]
Rnd 8: *yo, k2tog; rpt from * to end
Rnd 9: *ssk, k2tog; rpt from * to end [18, 20, 22 sts]
Rnd 10: *k2tog, yo; rpt from * to end
Rnd 11: [ssk] 1 [0, 1] times, *k2tog, ssk; rpt from * to end [9, 10, 11 sts]
Rnd 12: K1 [0, 1] *ssk, k2tog; rpt from * to end [5, 5, 6 sts]
For a regular finish, break yarn and thread through remaining 5 [5, 6] sts and tighten to close.
For decorated crown version, continue as follows:
Next Rnd: K1 [1, 0], *k2tog; rpt from * to end [3sts]
For a dangling bobble, work I-cord for 2in/5cm (or desired length) then work from Rnd 1; for a plain bobble, continue as follows:
Rnd 1: *K1, M1; rpt from * to end [6sts]
Join in the round, being careful not to twist the sts
Rnd 2: Knit all sts
Rnd 3: *K1, M1; rpt from * to end [12sts]
Rnd 4: *K2, M1; rpt from * to end [18sts]
Rnd 5: *K3, M1; rpt from * to end [24sts]
Rnd 6: Knit all sts
Rnd 7: Knit all sts
Rnd 8: *K2, k2tog; rpt from * to end [18 sts]
Rnd 9: *K1, k2tog; rpt from * to end [12 sts]
Rnd 10: *k2tog; rpt from * to end [6 sts]
Break yarn and pull through remaining 6 sts to fasten.
Finishing
Weave in all ends and block as required.