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.