It's 2021, finally. And time to see what new surprises are ahead.
In the past year I needed to do a swatch for a sweater knit in the round. Not wanting to waste yarn, Swatchy the Cap was quickly made. The first one came out a bit on the large side. (Oops) So, when the sweater was done and there was yarn left over, I decided to alter the original cap pattern for two smaller sizes. Voila, here's a quick hat to knit up for those January nights.
Swatchy the Cap
Materials:
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skein Berroco: Vintage, 52% Acrylic/40% Wool/8% Nylon, 100 g/ 3.5 oz, 218 yds/
200m
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Approx.125, {160, 190} yds worsted weight yarnI
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Show
in color 51183, Overcast
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US
Size 6 (4.0 mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
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US
Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles
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US
Size 7 (4.5 mm) Double Point Knitting Needles
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Stitch
Marker
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Darning
Needle
Gauge:
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23
stitches x 28 rows = 4” x 4” in Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles
Sizes:
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Small
{Medium, Large}
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To
fit up to a 21”, {23”, 25”} diameter head
Notes:
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This
cap is knit in the round from the brim up.
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Stitch
sequences outlined in (red) denote rows or
segments of the chart that are repeated in the round. Stitch sequences outlined in [green] denote repeats that are simplified from
the chart. Check the written
instructions for correct stitch counts.
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When
the number of stitches in a round changes, the new stitch count is written at
the end of the round in (blue italics
Model has a 22.75" diameter head and is wearing the cap in size Medium.
Instructions:
Brim
Chart 1: Knit 2 Purl
2 Rib. Repeat each row 24, {27, 30}
times in the round. Repeat rounds 1
& 2 as needed.
On Size 6 (mm) needles, Cast On 96,
{108, 120} stitches.
Join stitches in the round, being
careful not to twist stitches.
Place marker to show the beginning of
the round.
Round 1: (k2, p2) x 24, {27, 30}
Round 2: (k2, p2) x 24, {27, 30}
Repeat rounds 1 & 2 until ribbing
measures 3” {3.5”, 4”} from cast on edge.
Head
Remove the beginning of round marker,
knit 8, {4, 0} stitches, then place maker back on the right hand needle.
Chart 2: Head Chart. Repeat stitches 61 through 66 five, {seven,
nine} more times (6, {8, 10} times total) before completing each round.
Change to US Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles.
Round 1: k60, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 2 & 3: k30, p1, k29, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 4 & 5: k28, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k27, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 6 & 7: k26, [p1,
k1] x 4, p1, k25, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 8 & 9: k24, [p1,
k1] x 6, p1, k23, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 10 & 11: k22, [p1,
k1] x 8, p1, k21, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 12 & 13: k20, [p1,
k1] x 10, p1, k19, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 14 & 15: k18, [p1,
k1] x 12, p1, k17, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 16 & 17: k16, [p1,
k1] x 14, p1, k15, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 18 & 19: k14, [p1,
k1x 16, p1, k13, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 20 & 21: k12, [p1,
k1] x 18, p1, k11, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 22 & 23: k10, [p1,
k1k1] x 20, p1, k9, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
If you are making the small hat, stop here and move
to the crown decreases
Rounds 24 & 25: k8, [p1,
k1] x 22, p1, k7, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 26 & 27: k6, [p1,
k1] x 24, p1, k5, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
If you are making the medium hat, stop here and
move to the crown decreases
Rounds 28 & 29: k4, [p1,
k1] x 26, p1, k3, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Rounds 30 & 31: k2, [p1, k1] x 28, k1, (k6) x 6, {8, 10}
Crown Decrease
Chart 3: Crown Decrease Chart. Repeat stitches 1 through 11 four, {four, five} times, only size medium will knit stitches 12 through 22, repeat stitches 23 through 33 four, {four, five} times.
Round 1: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog) x 4, {4,
5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k5, k2tog) x 0, {1, 0}, (k10,
k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (88, {99, 110} stitches)
Round 2: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k6) x 0, {1, 0}, (k11) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 3: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k4, k2tog) x 0, {1, 0}, (k9,
k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (80, {90, 100} stitches)
Round 4: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k5) x 0, {1, 0}, (k10) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 5: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, k2tog) x 0, {1, 0}, (k8,
k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (72, {81, 90} stitches)
Round 6: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2) x 4, {4, 5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k4)
x 0, {1, 0}, (k9) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 7: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2, k2tog) x 0, {1, 0}, (k7,
k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (64, {72, 80} stitches)
Round 8: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) x 4, {4, 5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3)
x 0, {1, 0}, (k8) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 9: (p1,
k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog) x 0, {1, 0}, (k6,
k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (56, {63, 70} stitches)
Round 10: (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2) x 4, {4,
5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2) x 0, {1, 0}, (k7) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 11: (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog) x 4,
{4, 5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2tog) x 0, {1, 0}, (k5,
k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (48, {54, 60} stitches)
Round 12: (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) x 4, {4,
5}, (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) x 0, {1, 0}, (k6) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 13: (p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k1, k2tog) x 0, {1, 0}, (k4,
k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (40, {45, 50} stitches)
Round 14: (p1, k1, p1, k2) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k2)
x 0, {1, 0}, (k5) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 15: (p1, k1, p1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k2tog, k3) x 0, {1, 0}, (k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (32, {36, 40} stitches)
Round 16: (p1, k1, p1, k1) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, p1, k1)
x 0, {1, 0}, (k4) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 17: (p1, k1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5},
(p1, k1, k2tog)
x 0, {1, 0}, (k2, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (24, {27, 30} stitches)
Round 18: (p1, k2) x 4, {4, 5}, (p1, k2) x 0, {1, 0},
(k3) x 4, {4, 5}
Round 19: (p1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5}, (p1, k2tog) x 0, {1,
0}, (k1, k2tog) x 4, {4, 5} (16, {18, 20} stitches)
Round 20: (k2tog) x 4, {4, 5}, (k2tog) x 0, {1, 0},
(k2tog) x 4, {4,
5} (8,
{9, 10} stitches)
Break yarn leaving a long tail.
Thread the tail through the
remaining stitches, remove needles, and pull the top into a tight loop.
Weave in ends.
Enjoy.
