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