A Churchmouse Yarns and Teas Pattern - Thinking Cap (PDF)

Inspired by a ready-to-wear Italian cashmere cap, we engineered our hand-knit version to be sleek and utterly seamless. The super-fine fabric is doubled at the cuff with a tiny joining welt for extra warmth. And that cool welt could be popped with a fun, contrast color. Okay, the needles are tiny and the details a little fussy, but it’s worth it—we think!

This 4 page pattern includes:

Color photographs by the talented Jared Flood.
A Special Technique—the provisional cast-on method.
Step-by-step guide for that tiny joining welt (accompanied by helpful color photos).
A complete abbreviations glossary.
Instructions for swatching for gauge and fabric, and finishing and blocking your cap.

Craft: Knitting.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Designer: Churchmouse Yarns

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 19”/48cm around x 10”/25 cm long; fits 20-23”/51-58cm head.

YARN
Approx. 365 yds/334m of lace-weight yarn (includes approx. 15 yds/14m for welt). Note: Choose a yarn that has a little woolly structure and soft drape.
Plus 5 yds/m smooth fingering-weight waste yarn for provisional cast-on.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 1 (2.25mm) 16”/40cm circular and 5 double-point needles, or size to get gauge.
US 0 (2mm) 16”/40cm circular needle or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US C/2 (2.75cm) crochet hook and 1 locking marker for provisional cast-on.
4 very fine stitch markers (one in a contrast color) to mark decreases without creating gaps (knotted loops of fine yarn work nicely).
Darning needle to finish.