Knitted Lace Cap

Oh, the knitted lace cap is truly a delightful accessory! With its intricate lace pattern and cozy feel, this cap adds a touch of elegance to any outfit. Whether you're out for a stroll in the park or meeting friends for a coffee, this cap will surely turn heads and keep you feeling stylish and chic. Plus, the handmade touch of knitted lace adds a unique charm that's sure to make you stand out in a crowd. So go ahead, embrace the beauty of the knitted lace cap and enjoy feeling fabulous wherever you go!

SIZE

One size fits all.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

All measurements are made without stretching the fabric.

• Circumference: 18 inches
• Length: 7 inches

MATERIALS

• Silk City Perle 5/2 cotton [100% cotton; 2312 yds/2115 m per 1.1 lb/500g cone] color: Jade; 120 yds/110 meters; 1 ounce/20 grams or yarn of similar gauge.
• 1 set US #2/2.75mm double-point needles

GAUGE

30 sts/36 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

DIRECTIONS

Cast on 102 sts: 36 sts each on first 2 needles, 30 on the third needle.

Rnd 1: Knit around.

Rnd 2: Purl around.

Rnd 3:Knit around.

Rnd 4: Begin pattern: *k1, YO, ssk. Repeat from * around.

Rnd 5: Knit around.

Rnd 6: *K2, YO, ssk, k2. Repeat from * around.

Rnd 7: Knit around.

Rnd 8: *K3, YO, ssk, k1. Repeat from * around.

Rnd 9: Knit around.

Repeat rnds 4-9 until piece measures 4.5 inches [do not stretch the fabric to measure!] ending with Rnd 9.

Decreases

Knit around on even rnds.

Rnd 1: Decrease: *K1, YO, ssk, k1, ssk.

Repeat from * around. 85 sts.

Rnd 3: *K2, YO, ssk, k1.

Repeat from * around.

Rnd 5: *K3, YO, ssk.

Repeat from * around.

Rnd 7: *K1, YO, ssk, k2.

Repeat from * around.

Rnd 9: Repeat rnd 3.

Rnd 11: Repeat rnd 5.

Rnd 13: Decrease: *K1, YO, ssk, ssk.

Repeat from * around. 68 sts.

Rnd 15: *K2, YO, ssk.

Repeat from * around.

Rnd 17: *K2, YO, ssk.

Repeat from * around.

Rnd 19: Decrease: *Ssk, YO, ssk.

Repeat from * around. 51 sts.

Rnd 21: *K1, YO, ssk.

Repeat from * around.

Rnd 23: Decrease: *Ssk, k1. Repeat from * around. 34 sts.

Rnd 25: Decrease: *Ssk. Repeat from * around. 17 sts.

Rnd 27: Decrease: *Ssk. Repeat from * around. 9 sts.

FINISHING

Break yarn, thread through remaining 9 sts. and pull closed.

Weave in ends.