Knitted Penta Cap
The Knitted Penta Cap is a charming accessory that perfectly combines style and comfort. Its intricate design not only adds a unique touch to any outfit but also keeps you cozy on chilly days. With its five-sided shape and soft, stretchy material, this cap is a must-have item for anyone looking to add a touch of warmth and flair to their wardrobe. Whether you're out for a casual stroll or running errands, the Knitted Penta Cap is sure to keep you looking stylish and feeling snug all day long.
Yarn
200yd/183m/115g
Worsted weight, single or plied yarn.
Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Spare single needle, 2 sizes larger
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample Details
Shown in Little Fox Mere Worsted [200yd/183m per 115g; 100% Superwash Merino]
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 20in/50.75cm circumference head
Gauge
20 sts x 26 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Stocking St.
20 sts x 40 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over Garter St.
Sizes
To fit size: 19 [21, 23, 25] in/48.25 [53.25, 58.5, 63.5] cm
Finished size: 16 [18, 20, 22] in/40.75 [45.75, 50.75, 56] cm
Skills Required
Crochet Cast-on
Knitting in the round
Increases and Decreases
Standard Bind-off
Bind-off Braid
Draw-through Bind-off
Blocking a Hand Knit Hat
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
R/rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
k2tog: knit next 2 sts together
How To
Using smaller needles and Crochet Cast-on method, cast on 80 [90, 100, 110] sts.
Join in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Brim
Brim Rnd 1: Knit all sts
Brim Rnd 2: Purl all sts
Repeat these 2 rounds until work measures 2 [2.75, 3.5, 4] in/5 [7, 9, 10.25] cm, ending after a Rnd 1, then work Bind-off Braid as follows:
Braid Rnd 1: With larger spare needle and using Standard Bind-off method, bind off all stitches
Braid Rnd 2: With main needle, pick up but do not knit one loop from the back of each bind-off chain
Alternatively you could work a Lateral Braid in the Round.
Body
Rnd 1: Knit all sts
Repeat this round until work measures approx. 3 [4, 5, 6] in/7.5 [10.25, 12.75, 15.25] cm, or desired length, including the Brim.
Crown
Place an additional 4 stitch markers so that there are 5 stitch markers evenly around.
Dec Rnd 1: *knit to 2sts before marker, k2tog; rpt from * to end – 5sts decreased
Repeat this rounds until 5sts remain. Break yarn and draw through remaining 5sts, tighten to close.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is required to help the decrease lines settle in and lay flat.