Friday, January 1, 2021

Knit Swatchy the Cap for the New Year

 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.

If you would like a PDF of these patterns and have a Ravelry account, a copy can be found here.

Feel free to change the yarn, gauge, or size to fit your needs.  Please do not try to sell this pattern as your own.

If you have any problems that you think I might be able to help you with, email me at GridMammalCrafts@gmail.com


Swatchy the Cap


Materials:

·         1 skein Berroco: Vintage, 52% Acrylic/40% Wool/8% Nylon, 100 g/ 3.5 oz, 218 yds/ 200m

-          Approx.125,  {160, 190} yds worsted weight yarnI

-          Show in color 51183, Overcast

·         US Size 6 (4.0 mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles

·         US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” Circular Knitting Needles

·         US Size 7 (4.5 mm) Double Point Knitting Needles

·         Stitch Marker

·         Darning Needle

 

Gauge:

·         23 stitches x 28 rows = 4” x 4” in Stockinette stitch on 4.5 mm needles

 

Sizes:

·         Small {Medium, Large}

·         To fit up to a 21”, {23”, 25”} diameter head

 

Notes:

·         This cap is knit in the round from the brim up.

·         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.

·         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.



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