Seedbox Cap
Sample shown is size M in Polypay Worsted, color Icicle
Matching Motifs: Seedbox MittensPolypay Worsted, Stone Soup Worsted, Kent Worsted or Aran, 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:
15.5(19, 22.5) inches around brim (washed and blocked) to fit heads measuring up to 18.5(22, 26) inches around
Note: sizing may be adjusted by using needles one size up (looser fit) or down (tighter fit)
Yarn Requirements:
160(220, 275) yards
Note: single brim cap will require approximately 30-50 yards less
Gauge:
19 sts and 40 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in seed stitch on smaller needles (washed and air-dried)
Needles:
size 4US (3.5 mm) circular needle for brim (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 6US (4.0 mm) circular needle for body (or .5 mm larger than gauge needle); DPNs or second circular needle for top shaping
cable needle several sizes smaller than body needle
Note: cap may be worked using two circular needles or on DPNS if desired
Customer Reviews
I knit this with the BarnBox yarn, Polypay and was really pleased with how it turned out. See stitch gave a great double brim, which will be nice and warm. The cables were an interesting pattern, and I loved how they came together at the top!
An interesting and quick knit, the seed stitch brim is a good width, nice and warm, and fits with just enough stretch, while the cabled cap is a snug, warm fit.
Knitting the Seedbox Cap was a fun and quick project. I am very pleased with the results. The cap is a snug fit which will be perfect for walks along the windy beach here in Oregon.