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Witch Elm Cap
A rich tangle of intertwined cables adorns the crown of this sport weight slouch cap in three sizes (S/M/L) with two cable pattern options. But don’t be fooled by the visual complexity—the pattern is composed mainly of simple, repetitious cable crossings that are easy to keep track of and execute.
The allover cable-and-rib fabric provides a snug fit that stays in place; the cap depth is easily adjusted for those who prefer a short length or who desire a deeper, folded brim.
Shown here: size S in Targhee Sport, color Natural
Matching Motif: Witch Elm Mitts
Suggested Yarns:
Bare Naked Wools Modern Deco Sport, Jacob's Dream Sport, Stone Soup Fingering, and Better Breakfast Fingering, Shetlandia Sport, Finn Dandy 3-Ply Sport, Confection Sport, Targhee Tango Sport, or any soft, smooth and springy yarn that knits to pattern gauge. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, elasticity, and yardage requirement.
Finished Size:
15 (18, 21) inches in circumference (un-stretched) to fit heads measuring up to 21(24, 27) inches around
Yarn Requirements:
220(260, 300) yards
Gauge:
26 sts and 38 rows = 4 inches in stockinette (knit flat; unblocked)
Size 4US (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle and DPN's (or size to obtain correct gauge) and Size 2US (2.75 mm) 16-inch circular needle (or .77 mm smaller than gauge needle)