Headgear II

A traditional watch cap worked in a 1 x 1 half-twist rib with a deep cuff that allows more modern styling as a slouch hat. The pattern offers the hat in two sizes. This is the same design as Simple Couture 4.02.1.

This pattern is sold as a PDF download only and may not be returned.

YARN
CL Merino 5
325 yds/300 m
Note: the pattern offers additional yarn options.

NEEDLES
1 US/2.5 mm through 4 US/3.5 mm
Please refer to the pattern for complete information regarding needle size, type and length.

OTHER NOTIONS
knitter's pins: 2 dozen
tapestry needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
18.75 (20)"/47 (51) cm interior circumference at the base of the cuff.
This dimension is measured when the rib is absolutely relaxed and not stretched.

FINISHED GAUGE
half-twist rib: 9 stitches and 9 rows = 1"/2.54 cm
The gauge is measured when the rib is absolutely relaxed and not stretched.

FABRICATION AND CONSTRUCTION NOTES
The hat is knit flat and joined invisibly using a mattress stitch.