Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Stepping Stones Cap

Well, I've been imagining a hat using this pattern for quite some time and it's just not the way I had pictured it.  But, it is a nice, comfy hat that would be a great chemo cap.  It's kind of a variation of the Cozy Cobblestone Cap that I made a while ago, but this one is a bit different and it's knit in the round.

The pattern is, of course, free.  As always, I ask that if you like the pattern, come by our Facebook and like us and follow along with us as we try to make a difference.  The pattern can be found as a PDF here.
Now, for the pattern!

Stepping Stones Cap

 

What you need:

Worsted weight yarn – less than 200 yards
Size 8 circular knitting needles

Abbreviations:

K2tog:  Knit 2 stitches together as one.

SSK:  slip, slip, knit.  Slip 2 stitches from the left hand needle onto the right.  Then insert the left hand needle into the front of the 2 slipped stitches and knit both together.


Cast on 95 stitches, place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

Work rolled brim:

            Rows 1 – 5:              Knit all stitches

Work body of hat:

            Rows 1 – 4:                  Knit all stitches
            Rows 5 - 10:              * K9, P5, K4 *; repeat from * to * to last 5 stitches, K5
            Rows 11 – 16:               Knit all stitches
            Rows 17 – 22:            * P5, K13 *; repeat from * to * to last 5 stitches, K5
            Rows 23 – 28:               Knit all stitches
            Rows 29 – 34:            * K9, P5, K4 *; repeat from * to * to last 5 stitches, K5

Decrease Crown:

            Row 1:                        * K2tog, K16 * ; repeat from * to * to last 5 stitches, K5
            Row 2:                           Knit all stitches
Row 3:                        * K7, SSK * ; repeat for row
Row 4:                        * K6, SSK * ; repeat for row
Row 5:                        * K5, SSK * ; repeat for row
Row 6:                        * K4, SSK * ; repeat for row
Row 7:                        * K3, SSK * ; repeat for row
Row 8:                        * K2, SSK * ; repeat for row

Finish:

            Cut working yarn leaving 6-inch tail.  Draw yarn through stitches left on needle and cinch closed.  Secure, weave in ends and enjoy!


Happy Knitting Everyone!

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7 comments:

  1. EllieOctober 22, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    Dear Robin, First I want to say how much I LOVE your patterns. They are so inovative, creative & fun to knit. I am making chemo caps for my cousin and in regards to your Stepping Stones Cap, after completing row 8 of the decreases, I'm left with 30 stitches. Is this correct?!? It seems as if the crown needs more rows to define it.
    Thank you.

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    1. RobinOctober 23, 2012 at 7:33 AM

      Yes, that's correct, but you can certainly decrease it further if you like.

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  2. EllieOctober 23, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    Thanks so very much for getting back to me so promtly! Now I can finish up and start another. It is satisfying to have a real purpose to knit other than just for pleasure although I wish a million times over the circumstances weren't what they are.
    Ellie

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  3. AnonymousMay 15, 2014 at 7:26 PM

    Do you slip the stitches knitwise or purlwise for SSK? I've never done SSK before so I don't know which way you mean.

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    1. RobinMay 16, 2014 at 8:02 AM

      Slip them knit-wise. Typically you do for a SSK.

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  4. AnonymousOctober 10, 2014 at 8:24 AM

    I have a lot of sock weight yarn and I would like to make chemo hats. could I just cast on more stitches to work in this pattern? how many?
    Thank you very much. Your hats are for a wonderful cause.

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  5. UnknownDecember 31, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I made this adorable hat (stepping stones) for my granddaughter. It's adorable! Now my daughter wants one. How do I convert the pattern from child to adult? Thanks! Marian

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