Gauge:
4.5 stitches per inch
5 rows per inch
Stitch Explanation:
K—knit
P—purl
st(s)—stitch(es)
arnd—around
rnd—round
K2tog—knit two together
P2tog—purl two together
RS—right side
WS—wrong side
CF (Cable Front)—Slip next K st to cable needle and hold in front. P2. K1 from cable needle.
CB (Cable Back)—Slip next two P sts to cable needle and hold in back. K1. P2 from cable needle.
Pattern:
With smaller needles, cast on 102 sts. (Increase or decrease the number of sts in multiples of 6 for a larger or smaller cap. Alternatively, you could use a smaller or larger needle size.) Join, being careful not to twist work. Place marker to indicate end of round.
Rnd 1: P2, (K2, P4) around, K2, P2.
Rnd 2: Repeat Rnd 1.
Rnd 3: CB, CF around. The last st of the last cable will be the first st of the next round; remember to slip the marker accordingly.
Rnd 4: Work in established rib pattern around.
Rnd 5: Work in established rib pattern around.
Rnd 6: CF, CB around. The last st of the last cable will be the first st of the next round; remember to slip the marker accordingly.
Rnd 7: Work in established rib pattern around.
Rnd 8: Work in established rib pattern around.
Rnd 9: CB, CF around. The last st of the last cable will be the first st of the next round; remember to slip the marker accordingly.
Rnd 10: Work in established rib pattern around.
Rnd 11: Work in established rib pattern around.
Switch to larger needles. Work in K2P4 rib around till cap measures 7" from beginning. Begin decreases.
Decreases:
(Change to double pointed needles as needed.)
Rnd 1: (K2, P2, P2tog) around—86 sts.
Rnd 2 and all even rnds: K even.
Rnd 3: (K2, P1, P2tog) around—70 sts.
Rnd 5: (K2, P2tog) around—54 sts.
Rnd 7: (K1, K2tog) around—38 sts.
Rnd 9: (K2tog) around—22 sts.
Rnd 11: (K2tog) around—11 sts.
Cut off long end of yarn and thread it through remaining 11 sts and pull tight. Block; weave in all ends.
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