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Seaman's Cap


To fit head sizes: Small(Medium,Large), 19-20(21-22,23-24)”

Directions are for smallest size with larger sizes in brackets. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.


Finished measurements:

Circumference 18(19.25,20.5)”

Length with folded cuff 7.5(8,8.25)”


Materials:

1 skein any knitting worsted weight yarn (3.5oz/100gm approx. = 220 yards/200 metres)

Four 4mm double-pointed needles and four 4.5mm double-pointed needles or size to obtain gauge

marker, darning needle


Gauge:

20 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10 cm over stockinette st with 4.5mm needles


Terms:

dpn(s) - double-pointed needle(s)

k - knit

k2tog - knit 2 stitches together

p - purl

pm - place marker

rnd(s) - round(s)

st(s) - stitch(es)


Instructions:

With smaller needles, cast on 90(96,102) sts distributing evenly over 3 needles, pm and join.


Rnd 1: *K1, p2, repeat from * to end of rnd.

Repeat this round 19 more times.

Next round: K.

Repeat Rnd 1 7 more times.

Change to larger needles and k until cap from beginning measures 7.5".


Crown:

Rnd 1: *K13(14,15), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 84(90,96) sts

Rnd 2 and every even-numbered round, k.

Rnd 3: *K12(13,14), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 78(84,90) sts

Rnd 5: *K11(12,13), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 72(78,84) sts

Rnd 7: *K10(11,12), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 66(72,78) sts

Rnd 9: *K9(10,11), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 60(66,72) sts

Rnd 11: *K8(9,10), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 54(60,66) sts

Rnd 13: *K7(8,9), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 48(54,60) sts


Medium(Large), Rnd 15: *K7(8), k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 48(54) sts

Large, Rnd 17: *K7, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 48 sts


All sizes, Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 42 sts

Rnd 2: *K5, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 36 sts

Rnd 3: *K4, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 30 sts

Rnd 4: *K3, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 24 sts

Rnd 5: *K2, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 18 sts

Rnd 6: *K1, k2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 12 sts

Rnd 7: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of rnd. 6 sts


Cut yarn and draw through last 6 sts, fasten off. Fold up cuff.


Copyright © 1999 Brenda Zuk

This pattern is for personal use only and may not be reproduced for commercial purposes. Do not post this pattern to other internet websites.


Seaman's Cap
Seaman's Cap