Eye of the Needle Cap

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A warm cap to knit in three sizes (S/M/L) that will be much appreciated by any family member when the cold winds blow. Simple cable crosses in a vertical pattern create a neat, modern motif that is engaging to knit and delicious to wear. Knit in a round tightly twisted yarn for crisp stitch definition and a snug fit; for a softer texture and fit, work in a relaxed yarn or fiber blend. May be worked with a shorter, single brim (instructions included).

Samples shown are size M (hers) and size L (his) in special edition Kent Aran, color Mussell Shell

Light sample shown in Festivus 8.0 Worsted in Tinsel

Matching Motifs: Eye of the Needle Mittens, Eye of the Needle Cowl

Suggested Yarns:
Special edition Kent Aran, Stone Soup Worsted, Kent Worsted, Confection Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any worsted/aran weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.

Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and density.

Finished Size:
12.75(17, 21.25) inches in brim circumference (washed and air-dried, unstretched) to fit heads measuring up to 18(22, 26) inches around
Note: sizing may be adjusted by using needles one size up (looser fit) or down (tighter fit)

Yarn Requirements:
150(200, 250) yards as shown with double brim
Note: single brim option reduces the yardage by approximately 50 yards

Gauge:
24 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern on larger needles (knit flat, washed, and air-dried)
17 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (knit flat, washed, and air-dried)

Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle or size to obtain correct gauge; DPNs or second circular needle for top shaping
size 4US (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle for brim (or 1.0 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: cap may be worked entirely on two circular needles or on DPNS as desired

Warmest winter hat

When my college age grandson asked for a warm winter hat, I made him this hat in Stone Soup Worsted, and we both loved it. When I blocked the hat, the yarn softened and relaxed, making a warm fabric while still keeping the stitch definition for the cables. No itch for him, and I loved the look of the hat for me as well. I made the full hat for him, and a shorter beanie for my son in law.

Eye of the Needle Cap

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