Cozy Cobblestone Cap
I love browsing through knit stitch dictionaries for inspiration. I recently came across the “Garter Stitch Cobblestones” stitch and loved it. It had texture, yet was a simple pattern. It was easy to visualize knit in a hat for both men and women. And it was just different looking.
So, I started planning a hat using this stitch. I made more mistakes than usual on this one and ripped out plenty of stitches before I completed it, but I really like the look of it. It is stretchy enough to fit most adults and it is made with a worsted weight yarn. This hat will make a perfect chemo cap to wear to bed, in the warmer weather or just anytime a really heavy hat is not needed.
There is an edge stitch on either side of this pattern that will make seaming the hat very easy without breaking up the pattern. The pattern is working on a multiple of 12 plus two edge stitches, so if you would like to alter it for a different size, just keep that in mind.
The pattern is free of course, although anyone who wishes to support Delaware Head Huggers with a monetary donation is welcome to do so, of course. Our website, www.delawareheadhuggers.org has an easy donate button and all money is used to pay for shipping costs and tags for each hat. I hope many of you will make one, or two or twenty and donate them to Delaware Head Huggers or your local cancer center!
If anyone has trouble printing this pattern, you can try the copy of Scribd: Cozy Cobblestone PDF, or feel free to email me at robin@delawareheadhuggers.org and I will email you a PDF. If you highlight the text of the pattern and then paste it in a Word document, it works.
Size 7 knitting needles
Worsted weight yarn – I used stash yarn that did not have a label, so I honestly don’t know how many yards I used.
Cast on 86 stitches.
Knit garter stitch (knit every row) for 10 rows.
Begin Garter Stitch Cobblestone pattern:
Row 1 and every alternate (odd) row: Knit all stitches.
Rows 2, 10, 12, 14, 22 and 24: Purl all stitches.
Rows 4, 6 and 8: K1, *P3, K6, P3*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1.
Rows 16, 18 and 20: K1, *P6, K6*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1.
Knit Rows 1 through 24.
Repeat Rows 1 through 22.
Decrease Crown:
Row 1: K1, *K5, SSK*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1. (74 stitches)
Row 2 and all even rows: Purl all stitches.
Row 3: K1, *K4, SSK*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1. (62 stitches)
Row 5: K1, *K3, SSK*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1. (50 stitches)
Row 7: K1, *K2, SSK*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1. (38 stitches)
Row 9: K1, *K1, SSK*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1. (26 stitches)
Row 11: K1, SSK to last stitch, K1. (14 stitches)
Cut working yarn leaving a long tail.
Draw yarn through live stitches left on your needle.
Cinch closed and sew the seam.
Weave in ends and enjoy!
Is there a repeat missing in Row 11?
ReplyDeleteThen there needs to be an asterick before and after the SSK for the instructions to read correctly.
DeleteRow 11: K1 *SSK* to last stitch, K1. (14 stitches)
Not really, just like knit to last stitch means knit every stitch until the last one, so does SKK to last stitch........... It's all the way you read it. Feel free to add the *'s if you like though.
DeleteYou just keep SSK until the last stitch. The first and last stitch are the edge stitches, so they are knit. The rest are SSK. Hope that makes sense.
ReplyDeleteWhat is SSK mean?
ReplyDeleteSSK means to Slip, Slip, Knit. You slip one stitch knitwise, then slip the next stitch knitwise, then knit the two together. There are some tutorials here:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.knittinghelp.com/videos/decreases
Then why wouldn't you just knit two together?
DeleteBecause this gives a different look.
ReplyDeleteIn order to knit them, don't you need to slip them back on the needle on the left? If so they would look exactly the same as knitting the two together. So what am I missing?
ReplyDeleteNo, you knit them off the right hand needle. Check out the videos I posted a link to above. They should clear it up for you. This is NOT a K2tog - it's a SSK. They are different stitches.
ReplyDeleteOr check out here: http://cache.lionbrand.com/faq/80.html?language=
ReplyDeletesay you hade 10 stitchon on your needle net 5 then the next 2 stitch slip the two stitch of on your right needle as if to net just take your 2 stitch and move them from theleft needle to the right then knit the 3 stitch and so on that is call ssk. hope this help happy netting
ReplyDelete12 pages of crap to print a small hat pattern! Puleeze.....
ReplyDeleteSorry you feel it's 12 pages of crap......I did offer to email the pattern to anyone who asked.........guess you missed reading that.........
DeleteOr you could copy and paste the pattern into a word document. I thank everyone who posts free patterns for us. It is better to print 12 free pages or copy and paste than pay $3.00 or more for a pattern. I am a chemo patient myself and have knitted some of these hats for myself and plan to knit a some for other patients at my treatment facility
DeleteThanks Robin!
Anonymous - if you would email me at robin@delawareheadhuggers.org I would be happy to send hats to you and to your treatment facility! THANK YOU!!!!
DeleteYou just need to learn how to go into 'print preview' on your computer and look at how many pages and decide what pages you actually want to print.
DeleteThen when you go to print, you type in just what pages you want to print. I only took pages 2-7... I also make it 100% so I can read it! Happy Knitting!
Robin, thanks so much for taking the time to post the pattern. I love all your patterns and look forward to your creations. This one really came out nicely! I had no problem at all following the pattern. Perhaps some people are new and aren't familiar with the abbreviations, different stitches or how to follow a pattern. That talent improves with practice. It's those little touches that make a difference in the final product.
ReplyDeleteKeep up your good work and thanks again!
Thank you! :)
DeleteHi Robin, If I knitted this hat in the round, I would just knit ALL the stitches, right, (no purling?).
ReplyDeleteP.S. Love your buddy!
Hi BJ,
DeleteYou would have to switch out the stitches........for the stockinette parts, yes, you would knit all stitches, but the garter stitch bands would be both knit and purl. So, I think you would knit all rows except the pattern rows below. Those you would have to switch so that the P's are K's and the K's are P's.... I hope that makes sense......
Rows 4, 6 and 8: K1, *P3, K6, P3*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1.
Rows 16, 18 and 20: K1, *P6, K6*; repeat from * to * to last stitch. K1.
thanks for a lovely FREE hat pattern. I am going to check out your other patterns. Don't get discouraged with the negative comments, some people are just boneheads.
ReplyDeleteThe avid knitters (not netters) appreciate this very much.
Right on! Thank you for coming up with the words.
DeleteRobin ... you are very much appreciated!
Robin, I just finished row 20 of the cobblestone cap and I don't understand the next directions.Knit rows 1 through 24 then Repeat rows 1 through 22. Are there no purl stitches to show the pattern? Please respond ASAP, I am ready for the next rows after finishing row 20.
ReplyDeleteThe hat is so pretty and I would like to finish it.
follow the pattern by knitting rows 1 through 24, so you still have to knit rows 21, 22, 23 and 24. Then you repeat only rows 1 through 22. Total will be 46 rows.......
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, the way it is written, I thought it meant to repeat 1 thru 24 the second time. It says to begin Garter Stitch Cobblestone pattern which I did and I thought doing it twice would be too many times. You are so kind, Thanks
DeleteAnonymous, why don't you whip us up a pattern if you think this is cr*p. How impolite can you be??????
ReplyDeleteRobin, ban this person - they are toxic!
Linda in Colorado
Linda, Thank you, but it's ok. Everyone's allowed to their own opinion. I figure it is just someone who can't figure out how to print it and was taking their frustration out on me.
ReplyDeleteMy next posts though do say that I will delete any negative comments, since this site is supposed to be about happy, positive things........
:)
Hi Robin i just wrote the pattern in my book for the Cobblestone Hat going to try it . . i'm so glad someone asked about SSK i was going to ..i have to go to the link though to look at it . thanks for that .
ReplyDeleteFran in Newfoundland Canada
I am going to try the hat I was going to ask about the SSK.will wath the video thanks
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is great. I have started to design hat patterns and mitten patterns myself. What I was missing was the end and beginning knit stitch. My seam is now much better looking and the pattern is not disrupted. I used the dragon scale scarf pattern from HollyKlein.blogspot.com. I hope to soon have the patterns written so others can use them.
ReplyDeleteThanks again for this pattern.
Annie noel122950@centurytel.net
I think i just found myself a pattern for a perfect Christmas gift for my husband!! I know its only May..but i think nothing wrong with planning ahead! :) LOL. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS LOVELY PATTERN!!
ReplyDelete-Cecilia-
In the pattern instructions you say to knit all alternate rows and Rows 2, 10, 12, 14, 24 you say to Purl. Yet just before the decreasing you say to Knit 1-24 which doesn't match the earlier directions as stated in Rows, 2, 10, 12, 14, 24. I believe this may be a mistake.
ReplyDeleteCould you please explain why there is a difference.
Anonymous
DeleteThis is not a mistake. The directions to Knit Rows 1-24 means to work them as described, not to knit every stitch....the whole hat is knit, hence you knit the rows.......so you knit the pattern for Rows 1-24, then you knit Rows 1-22 again......
Most patterns tell you to knit the necessary rows, but you need to follow the directions for each row separately.
First -- A very attractive hat. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteFor those who are in the learning stages -- try to think "visually" and picture the pattern in your mind. It takes a while but all of a sudden everything comes into place and you begin to develop an intuitiveness about your knitting.
Keep up the good work, Robin. You go above a beyond to help others and it is very much appreciated.
Sandra
I am an oncology nurse and am always looking for cap patterns for my patients. This is a lovely pattern. I am not very good at manipulating computer commands. Would it be possible to receive this pattern via email? Thank you so much for providing such interesting patterns and for your charity work. Patients, male and female, are very appreciative of the hats they receive, especially those on a special therapy that can have a potentially fatal reaction with exposure to cold temperatures. Thanks again!
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Terry H. RN, OCN
I sent it to you a few minutes ago. Let me know if there is any problem with receiving it.
DeleteRobin
Robin, Getting ready to start this hat for my teenager grandson. He really likes it! Thanks, Knitnana10 in Franklin, NC :-)
ReplyDeleteGlad he likes it! It shouldn't take you long to finish it either! Happy Thanksgiving! :)
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you too! Trying to figure out the changes for knitting in the round :-D
ReplyDeleteIt's easy! This post will help if you need....http://knittingwithschnapps.blogspot.com/2012/05/adapting-hat-patterns-for-circular-and.html
Deletejust reverse all wrong side (even number) row stitches and you'll be fine.
printing it now
ReplyDeleteWhen you say knit rows 1 through 24, are you saying knit the next 24 rows (25-59)? I'm unsure as to what you meant. I'm fairly new to knitting, so maybe I'm reading it wrong. After that then you repeat rows 1-22 (got that part). Please clarify the "knit rows 1 through 24. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI did clarify that previously. Here is the answer again: follow the pattern by knitting rows 1 through 24, so you still have to knit rows 21, 22, 23 and 24. Then you repeat only rows 1 through 22. Total will be 46 rows.......
DeleteHi Robin
ReplyDeletecould you please send me this lovely pattern of yours in an e-mail. I am only a beginner knitter so I have set myself a bit of a challenge with this hat and the abbreviations involved
Thank you very much
roisino123@yahoo.ie xx
It took me 23 pages to print this pattern - On one page only 2 lines, the rest of the pattern on the next, page 4 through 14 for comments and replies and 14 pages were blank
ReplyDelete! What a waste of my paper. However, I do appreciate the pattern but not the waste of paper!.
If you simply went to the PDF link or followed the instructions to email me, you wouldn't have wasted paper. You can always just write the pattern down as well if you are not comfortable with selecting the pages needed in print preview.
DeleteLooks great, cam you send me the pattern by email also.fayann54@yahoo.com. Thanks
ReplyDeleteLooks great,I will watch the video before I ask a question, teehee. People are so mean, something I don't understand. I was taught if you can't say something nice don't say anything at all. :~) Thank you for sharing! I will be giving this a try !
ReplyDeleteI hope someone can advise me. I want to start knitting for charity, but have no idea where to take the items. Does anyone have any good ideas please.
ReplyDeleteThere are several places other than Delaware Head Huggers that accept chemo caps. We are always in need of hats of all sizes and hats can be sent directly to us. www.delawareheadhuggers.org has more info. Otherwise, your local hospital or oncologists office will usually be thrilled to receive handmade caps for patients!
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