Saturday, May 1, 2021

Knit a Cabled Crown Stocking Cap for All the Family

 It's May again, this time after a particularly nice April.  When there is a month of good weather in spring, in the Pacific Northwest, it always makes me a bit worried.  Some may say I can't enjoy a good thing.  Me, I just keep wondering when all the rain will come, because April is supposed to be at least half wet.

Just in case the wind and rain pick up late.  Here is a knitted hat pattern sized for children and adults.  Just in case.  Who knows.  :)  

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

Cabled Crown Stocking Cap

Materials:

·         1 Skein Manos del Uruguay, Maxima; 100% extrafine Merino, 219 yds /200 m, 100 g / 3.5 oz

Shown in colors Grapevine {Peach Melba}

-          Approx. 190 {140}  yards Worsted Weight yarn

·         U.S. Size 7 (4.5 mm) Double Point Knitting Needles

·         U.S. Size 7 (4.5 mm) 20” Circular Knitting Needles (Optional)

·         U.S. Size 5 (3.75 mm) 20” Circular or Double Point Knitting Needles

·         Cable Needle

·         Darning Needle

 

Gauge:

·         21 stitches x 29 rows = 4” x 4” in Stockinette Stitch

 

Finished Size:

·         Adult {Child} – Fits up to 24” {20”} Diameter Head

 

Notes:

·         The cap is knit in the round from the top down.  Each row of the charts is knit five times in the round.

·         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).




Instructions:

Cast on 5 [4] stitches on US Size 7 needles and join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.  Place stitch marker to note the beginning of the round.

Chart 1: Increase Chart.  Repeat each row five {four} times in the round

Round 1: (kfb) x 5 {4} (10 {8} stitches)

Round 2: (k2) x 5 {4}

Round 3: (k1, lli, rli, k1) 5 {4} (20 {16} stitches)

Round 4: (k4) 5 {4}

Round 5: (k1, lli, k2, rli, k1) x 5 {4} (30 {24} stitches)

Round 6: (k6) 5 {4}

Round 7: (k1, lli, k4, rli, k1) x 5 {4} (40 {32} stitches)

Round 8: (k8) x 5 {4}

Round 9: (k1, lli, k1, 22lc, k1, rli, k1) x 5 {4} (50 {40} stitches)

Round 10: (k2, p1, k4, p1, k2) x 5 {4}

Round 11: (k1, lli, k1, p1, k4, p1, k1, rli, k1) x 5 {4} (60 {48} stitches)

Round 12: (k2, p2, k4, p2, k2) x 5 {4}

Round 13: (k1, lli, k1, p2, 22lc, p2, k1, rli, k1) x 5 {4}  (70 {56} stitches)

Round 14: (k3, p2, k4, p2, k3) x 5 {4}

Round 15: (k1, lli, 21lpc, 21rpc, 21lpc, 21rpc, rli, k1) x 5 {4}  (80 {64} stitches)

Round 16: (k2, p1, k4, p2, k4, p1, k2) x 5 {4}

Round 17: (k1, lli, k1, p1, 22rc, p2, 22rc, p1, k1, rli, k1) x 5 {4}  (90 {72} stitches)

Round 18: (k2, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k2) x 5 {4}

Round 19: (k1, lli, k1, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k1, rli, k1) x 5 {4}  (100 {80} stitches)

Round 20: (k2, p3, k4, p2, k4, p3, k2) x 5 {4}

Round 21: (k1, lli, k1, p3, 22rc, p2, 22rc, p3, k1, rli, k1) x 5 {4}  (120 {88} stitches)

Round 22: (k2, p4, k4, p2, k4, p4, k2) x 5 {4}

Round 23: (k1, lli, k1, p3, 21rpc, 21lpc, 21rpc, 21lpc, p3, k1, rli, k1) x 5 {4}  (130 {96} stitches)

Round 24: (k2, p4, k2, p2, k4, p2, k2, p4, k2) x 5 {4}

Round 25: (k1, 11lpc, p2, 21rpc, p2, 22lc, p2, 21lpc, p2, 11rpc, k1) x 5 {4}

Round 26: (k1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p3, k4, p3, k2, p2, k1, p1, k1) x 5 {4}

Round 27: (11lpc2, p1, k1, 11lpc, p1, 21rpc, 21lpc, p2, k1, 11lpc, p1, k1, p1, k1) x 5 {4}

Round 28: (p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2, p2, k2, p2, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1) x 5 {4}

Round 29: ([p1, k1] x 5, 11lpc, p1, k1, 11lpc, [p1, k1] x 4) x 5 {4}

Round 30: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}

Round 31: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}

Chart 2: Repeat Chart.  Repeat each row five {four} times in the round.


Round 32: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}

Round 33: ([p1, k1] x 5, pk/pk lc, [p1, k1] x 5) x 5 {4}

Round 34: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}

Round 35: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}


Repeat Rounds 32 – 35 four {three} more times (five {four} times total).

Switch to U.S. Size 5 needles.

Complete Rounds 32 – 35 five {four} times more.


Chart 3: Brim Chart.  Repeat each row five {four} times in the round.


Round 1: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}

Round 2: ([p1, k1] x 5, pk/pk lc, [p1, k1] x 5) x 5 {4}

Round 3: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}

Round 4: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}

Round 5: ([p1, k1] x 12) x 5 {4}


Bind off loosely in pattern.

Block and enjoy.