Eye of the Needle Cap
Eye of the Needle Cap
Eye of the Needle Cap
Eye of the Needle Cap
Eye of the Needle Cap
Eye of the Needle Cap
Eye of the Needle Cap
Eye of the Needle Cap

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

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

Suggested Yarns: 
Special edition Kent Aran (shown), Stone Soup WorstedKent WorstedConfection WorstedBetter Breakfast WorstedTarghee Tango Worstedor 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

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Lee Brice
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.