This is a project that started this summer when I wanted to make my SIL a cute knit hat for their due-soon baby. I made hers, which turned out adorable, and of course Pixie wanted one. So I sized up the pattern and made a matching one for her in the same cotton ease yarn. Well then Fairy wanted one too. So I upped the pattern another size and tested it with a different yarn… the self striping yarn worked beautifully. I just love the way it looks on top. So now I want one… see how this goes. LOL. I have to finish Bug’s first though… just cast on this morning in a dark green/gray yarn he chose. Here is our Twirl and Tie Knit Cap Pattern (tie optional) for Babies to Adults. Happy Fall Knitting!

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap Pattern

 

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap

 

 

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap Pattern Materials:

  • Gauge: 11 stitches in stockenette = 2 inches
  • Size 8 DPNs
  • 1 Skein Worsted Weight Yarn (you might need a little more for the L and XL)
  • Shown in Lion Brand Cotton Ease and Lion Brand Amazing

 

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap Pattern Directions:

sizes: Baby (S, M, L, XL)

Cast on 72sts (84, 96, 108, 120)
Join in Round, careful not to twist

Rib Edge: Work in K2 P1 rib stitch for 6 (6, 6, 9, 9)rows.

Body – Every Row: (SSK, K2, YO, K2) Repeat to end… work in this twirl pattern until the cap measures 4.5 (5, 6.25, 7.25, 8) inches from edge.

Top Shaping:
Row 1: (SSK, K2, YO, K2T) Repeat to end. You will have 60 (70, 80, 90, 100) stitches remaining.
Row 2: (SSK, K2, YO, K1) Repeat to end.
Row 3: (SSK, K2T, YO, K1) Repeat to end. You will have 48 (56, 64, 72, 80) stitches remaining.
Row 4: (SSK, K1, YO, K1) Repeat to end.
Row 5: (SSK, K2) Repeat to end. You will have 36 (42, 48, 54, 60) stitches remaining.
Row 6: (SSK, KI) Repeat to end. You will have 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) stitches remaining.
Row 7: (SSK) Repeat to end. You will have 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) stitches remaining.
Row 8: (SSK) Repeat to end. You will have 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) stitches remaining.

Optional Tie: You can either cut you yarn now and pull through your last 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts for a finished cap or you can K around for 20 (20, 24, 24, 28) rows to create the cute tie top. After the 20 (20, 24, 24, 28) K rows, cut the yarn , pull through the 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts and then tie the cord into a knot.

SSK – Slip, Slip, Knit the two stitches you just slipped together.
YO – Yarn Over
K2T – Knit two together.

Pixie is modeling a size small with optional tie in Lion Brand Cotton Ease. Fairy is modeling a size medium (btw – med fits me) in Lion Brand Amazing. Add it to your Ravelry queue!
No matter which version or size you make, the Twirl and Tie Knit Cap Pattern is a great way to showcase your self striping yarn.

 

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap

 

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap

 

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap

 

Twirl and Tie Knit Cap