Thank you Joyce for the name Layers of Love.  This is a super quick knit using 6-weight yarn and size 13 needles.  I know that I have more patterns for women and wanted to make something that would be great for men also.  
I think this pattern works for all.  Knit in a pink for a woman, navy blue for a man, orange and green stripes for a teenager -  whatever works.  If you want to knit this for a child, just use worsted weight yarn and size 7 needles and work the pattern the same. 
The pattern is over a multiple of 2 stitches, but use a multiple of 8 if you are adjusting so that your crown decreases remain the same.   
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Layers of Love Cap
Abbreviations:
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Pattern:
Row 1: knit all stitches
Row 2: purl all stitches
Rows 3, 4 & 5: *k1, p1*; repeat from * around
Repeat Rows 1 - 5 three more times for a total of 4 repeats. The piece will measure about 7 inches in length. End on a Row 5.
Decrease Crown:
Row 1: *k6, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 2: *k5, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 3: *k4, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 4: *k3, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 5: *k2, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure. Weave in ends and enjoy.
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
Cast on 48 stitches, place marker and join, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work Pattern:
Row 1: knit all stitches
Row 2: purl all stitches
Rows 3, 4 & 5: *k1, p1*; repeat from * around
Repeat Rows 1 - 5 three more times for a total of 4 repeats. The piece will measure about 7 inches in length. End on a Row 5.
Decrease Crown:
Row 1: *k6, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 2: *k5, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 3: *k4, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 4: *k3, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Row 5: *k2, k2tog*; repeat from * around
Finish: Cut working yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Draw the tail through the remaining stitches, cinch closed and secure. Weave in ends and enjoy.
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very nice to find your blog. one question here, are you using circular needles size 13? I am new to knitting, where you say cast on 46 st. place marker and join i am assuming that means circular needles.
ReplyDeleteyes, you can't join them on straight needles.
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