Knitted Stocking Cap
The knitted stocking cap is the epitome of cozy fashion! This delightful accessory not only keeps your head warm but also adds a touch of charm to any outfit. With its soft and stretchy material, it snugly hugs your head, ensuring comfort during chilly days. So, whether you're hitting the slopes or simply strolling around town, the knitted stocking cap is your go-to companion for both warmth and style!
SIZE
Child[Adult]
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference (unstretched): 13.5[18] inches
Will stretch to fit head circumference up to 19[24] inches
MATERIALS
Colored Version
Tahki Yarns Dazzle; [100% Wool; 108yds/100m per 50g ball]; color #005; 1[2] balls
Cream Version
- Lion Brand Fishermen's Wool; [100% Pure Virgin Wool; 465yd/425m per 227g skein]; color: Natural; less than 1 skein
- 2 US #9/5.5mm circular needles
- 2 US #10.5/6.5mm circular needles
Note: Hat is worked in the round on two circular needles. If you prefer, it can be worked using double-point needles, or with one circular needle, using the "magic loop" technique.
- Tapestry needle
- Safety pin
GAUGE
28 stitches/24 rows = 4 inches over 2x2 Rib (unstretched) on smaller needle
PATTERN NOTES
All slipped sts are slipped purlwise.
2x2 Rib (Worked over a multiple of 4 sts):
Round 1: [K2, p2] to end.
Every round is the same.
4x2 Rib (Worked over a multiple of 6 sts):
Round 1: [K4, p2] to end.
Every round is the same.
Turn
Turn your work around to begin working back in the other direction.
DIRECTIONS
Using smaller needles, CO 60[80] sts. Distribute sts evenly between needles and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist.
Work 10 rounds in 2x2 Rib.
Child Size Only:
Next Round: Using larger needles, [k4, m1] 18 times, k8. 78 sts.
Adult Size Only:
Next Round: Using larger needles, [(k2, m1) twice, (k4, m1) nine times] twice. 102 sts.
All Sizes:
Work in 4x2 Rib until work measures 6.25[7.75] inches.
Shape Crown:
Round 1: [K1, k2tog, k1, p2] around. 65[85] sts.
Rounds 2 & 3: [K3, p2] around.
Round 4: [K2tog, k1, p2] around. 52[68] sts.
Rounds 5 & 6: [K2, p2] around.
Round 7: [K2tog, p2tog] around. 26[34] sts.
Sock
Next Round: Using smaller needles, [k1, p1] around.
Work 8 more rounds in rib as set.
Child Size Only:
Next Round: [Work 11 sts in patt, k2tog] twice. 24 sts.
Adult Size Only:
Next Round: [Work 17 sts in patt, m1] twice. 36 sts.
All Sizes:
Arrange your sts so that you have 2 needles with 12[18] sts each. Heel flap will be worked back and forth over 12[18] sts on first needle only.
Heel Flap
Row 1 [RS]: [Sl 1, k1] to end.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p to end.
Repeat these 2 rows 4[5] times more. 10[12] rows of Heel Flap have been worked.
Turn Heel
Child Size Only:
Row 1 [RS]: Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1, k4, ssk, k1.
Row 4 [WS]: Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1. 8 sts rem.
Adult Size Only:
Row 1 [RS]: Sl 1, k10, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 3 [RS]: Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4 [WS]: Sl 1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 5 [RS]: Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1.
Row 6 [WS]: Sl 1, p9, p2tog, p1. 12 sts rem.
Gusset
K all sts on working needle (Needle 1), then with same needle pick up and 7[8] sts along edge of heel flap, and one st between heel flap and held sts; using second needle (Needle 2), k held sts, then pick up and k 1 st between held sts and heel flap, then 7[8] sts along edge of heel flap. 16[21] sts on Needle 1, 20[27] sts on Needle 2.
Next Round: K all sts on Needle 1, k first 12[18] sts of Needle 2, slip rem sts from Needle 2 to Needle 1. 24[30] sts on Needle 1, 12[18] sts on Needle 2.
Next Round: K1, ssk, k to last 3 sts on Needle 1, k2tog, k1; k all sts on Needle 2.
Next Round: K all sts.
Repeat these 2 rounds 5 times more. 24[36] sts rem; 12[18] sts on each needle.
K 7[10] rounds.
Toe
Round 1: [K2, k2tog] around. 18[27] sts.
Round 2: K all sts.
Round 3: [K1, k2tog] around. 12[18] sts.
Round 4: K all sts.
Break yarn. Thread yarn on tapestry needle, draw through sts and pull tight. Weave yarn though all sts once more.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Fold up brim to wear.