824cap Cable Knit Cap

SummaryCast on with long-tail cast-on method. Work 39 rows in k2p2 ribbing, then continue in pattern stitch for 74 rows. On the next row, begin decreases. After working last row, cut yarn and thread yarn tail through all remaining stitches. Cinch top of hat shut and weave in yarn tail. Seam side of hat and weave in yarn tail.

Abbreviations:C8F = slip 4 stitches onto cable needle and hold in front of work, k4 from left needle, k4 from cable needleCO = cast onk = knitp = purl

© 2016 Pierrot Yarns (Gosyo Co., Ltd.). Translation by Linda Lanz. All rights reserved.

Suggested yarn:• Baruffa Cashmere [100% cashmere; 118 yds/108m per 0.88 oz./25g skein]; • color #016 navy, 3 skeins [65g]

Tools/Notions:• 3.6mm (approx. US 5) and 3.9mm (approx. US 6) knitting needles or sizes necessary to achieve gauge• cable needle• darning needle

Finished measurements:• head circumference 48cm/18.90"• hat length 24cm/9.45"

Gauge (10cm/4" square):• pattern stitch: 28.5 sts and 41 rows

Gauge may vary according to individual knitting style. Change needle size if necessary to achieve gauge. Alternatively, rework pattern with your own gauge measurements.

Cap schematic

Finishing

Cap chart= knit

31.5cm

1 st 1 st

18cm74 rows

11cm39 rows

2.5cm 10 rows

CO 126 sts

26rows

Thread yarn tail through remaining 77 sts; cinch

top of hat shut.

15 sts 15 sts 15 sts 15 sts 15 sts

48cm | 137 sts+11 sts

k2p2 ribbing 3.9mm needles

pattern stitch 3.9mm needles

-12 sts27 sts

5 times

17 rows

22 rows

3.6mm needlesfold here

24 sts

Thread yarn tail through remaining 77 sts; cinch

top of hat shut.mattress stitch

(from right side)

7.5cm

2cmfold here

☆ = Start approx. 2cm from folded edge, seam brim with mattress stitch from side facing you.

15 sts | repeat 5 times(=12 sts)

pattern stitch 3.9mm needles

k2p2 ribbing rows 1-22: 3.6mm needles | rows 23-29: 3.9mm needles

(CO row)

= 1 repeat = 27 sts & 10 rows= C8F