Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Watch Cap


100 yds worsted weight yarn

Size 6 16” circular needles
Size 8 16” circular needles and double point needles

Small fits 21”-22” large fits 22”-23” Large is in parenthesis.

Gauge: 4.5sts and 7 rows = 1 inch in circular stockinette stitch on size 8 needles.

With size 6 circular needles, cast on 88,(96)sts and join into a round. Knit 2, purl 2 for 1 1/2 inches. Change to larger needles and work in stockinette stitch, (knit every round) for 6” total from beginning.

Begin decreases: Change to double point needles when necessary.
*K9, (14), k2tog*, rep between *'s, 8(6) times.
*K8, (13), k2tog*, rep between *'s, 8(6) times.
*K7, (12) k2tog*, rep between *'s, 8(6) times.
Repeat having 1 less st each round until you have 8(6) sts left.

Cut thread and weave through remaining stitches.
Weave in ends. Wear with joy!

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