Zinfandel Cap

Sometimes it’s all about the yarn. The various reds and purples and the darker black variegation in the Festivus calls for simple lines and a classic hat. This cap showcases a slip-stitch rib that adds a subtle change in stitch length and depth; the brim ribbing and crown decreases are worked to highlight the featured rib. Adjusting for width or depth on this hat is easy and the generous yardage leaves enough extra yarn for a big, festive pom on top! Sample is shown in size M/18.25 inches.

The Zinfandel Cap pattern is part of the design collection for our 10th annual 2020 Red Scarf scholarship fundraiser! All proceeds from the sale of this pattern through December 31, 2020 will go directly to our scholarship in partnership with Foster Care to Success.

This Red Scarf scholarship pattern is knit in our Bare Naked Wools Festivus (100% Natural Targhee) in a limited-edition, custom colorway, Cardinal. A portion of yarn sales go directly to the scholarship.

Please note this pattern is both written and charted. Any pattern support is supplied by the contributing designer. Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size, drape, or yardage requirement.

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Suggested Yarns: Bare Naked Wools Festivus Worsted, Kent DK Worsted. Confection Worsted

Finished size:

Circumference around head: 16(18.25,20.5)” 40.5(46.5,52)cm.
Depth from cast on edge to crown: 8(8,9)”/20.5(20.5,22.75)cm deep from CO edge to crown.
Measurements based on final blocked fabric, hat laid flat. Hat will stretch 1-2”/2.5-5cm when worn

Yarn requirements:

150(175,200)yds/137(160,183)m needed for hat, without pom.
Pom shown weighs 16g

Gauge:

21 sts/24 rnds per 4”/10cm in brim ribbing on smaller needles ORr slip-stitch rib on larger needles (washed and blocked)

Needles:

US#7/4.5mm and US#8/5mm or size to get gauge.
16”/40.5cm circulars in both sizes and DPNs in larger needle size for crown