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Monday, May 21, 2012

Introducing the Caterpillar Chemo Cap!

Well, I'm not convinced I see the caterpillars in this stitch, but other people do and that's what matters!  This hat knits up super fast and is very cozy.  I used Michael's Charisma for this one and used well less than one skein.  Any 5-weight yarn would work fine.  The pattern is a multiple of 8 +6, so if you wanted to use a lighter weight yarn, just add stitches in the proper increments and you'll be fine.

Another Schnapps Approved Cap!


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Caterpillar Chemo Cap

You Need:

Size 10.5 circular needles
5-weight yarn – I used Charisma for this one – well less than 1 skein

Abbreviations

K2tog – Knit 2 stitches together as one for a decrease

Cast on 62 stitches, place marker and join in the round, taking care not to twist stitches.

Work Garter Stitch Brim:

            Row 1:  Knit all stitches
            Row 2:  Purl all stitches
  Repeat Rows 1 and 2 3 more times for a total of 8 rows (or more if you want a longer brim)

Work Body of Hat:

            Row 1:  K4, P2, *K6, P2*; repeat from * to * across row
Row 2:  K1, P2, *K6, P2*; repeat from * to * to last 3, K3
Row 3:  K2, P2, *K6, P2*; repeat from * to * to last 2, K2
Row 4:  K3, P2, *K6, P2*; repeat from * to * to last 1, K1
Row 5:  P2, *K6, P2*; repeat from * to * to last 4, K4
Row 6:  Knit all stitches

Repeat Rows 1-6 three times for a close fitting cap, four or more times for a slouchy hat.


Crown Decrease:

            Row 1:  K2tog, knit to last 2, K2tog
            Row 2:  *K4, K2tog*; repeat from * to * across row
            Row 3:  Knit all stitches
Row 4:  *K3, K2tog*; repeat from * to * across row
            Row 5:  Knit all stitches
            Row 6:  *K2, K2tog*; repeat from * to * across row
            Row 7:  Knit all stitches
Row 8:  *K1, K2tog*; repeat from * to * across row

Finish:

Cut working yarn leaving a 6-inch tail.  Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure.  Weave in your ends and make someone smile with the gift of a Caterpillar Chemo Cap!


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4 comments:

  1. this one doesn't look like the pink one you call the catapillar hat.... can you please email me the pattern for the pink one or link so I can buy @ dh71204@hotmail.com I hope you see this soon ;) Delma

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    1. this is the only hat that I call the caterpillar cap................I'm not sure which one you are writing about. You can email me a picture of it to robin@delawareheadhuggers.org and I will try to help.

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  2. That is so cute! I'm currently de-stashing, and using up lots and lots of yarn to make hats that will be donated at Christmas time. Any hats made with yarn soft enough will be given to a local cancer care centre, and the rest will be sent to the firehall for distribution through local charities - there are lots of kids, and even adults around here who don't have warm hats. I thought this was a good way to deal with the SABLE (Stash Accumulation Beyond Life Expectancy), just for my own purposes, but I've got one other resident of my co-op crocheting along with me, and we'll also be knitting hats. Thanks for sharing this cute pattern - it will doubtless keep some people warm, wherever it goes to.Cheers, Carol

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    1. Thank you so much for posting that! I'm so glad that it will be used to help others! Hugs, Robin

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