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We include a knitted watch cap (stocking cap) in every ditty bag for the seafarers. Many areas and nights are cold, so they are very much appreciated.
PLEASE READ COMPLETE DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING TO KNIT.
MATERIAL: 4-ply yarn - worsted weight (machine washable) - 3 oz = 1 cap.
COLORS: Any solid color(s) except white or pastel
NEEDLES: Pair No. 6 and a Wool Needle (for joining seam and crown)
GUAGE: IMPORTANT GAUGE CHECK 5 sts to inch: 7 rows to inch (Garter Stitch)
BORDER OF CAP cAST ON 84 STS WITH VERY LOOSE TENSION. K2, P2, for 4 inches
BODY OF CAP K even for 40 rows (This makes 20 ridges)
TO FORM CROWN
(*) K 10, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 9, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 8, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 7, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 6, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 5, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 4, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 3, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 2, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
(*) K 1, K 2 tog, repeat from (*) across -- KNIT BACK EVEN
YOU NOW HAVE 14 STITCHES REMAINING ON NEEDLE. KNIT back even to middle of row.
TO JOIN CROWN -- With half the sts on each needle, break wool )leaving 15 inch length) and thread into wool needle. Fold cap so that both needles are even and parallel (one in back of the other), with free yarn extending from right-handend of back needle (or the one farthrest from you). While working always keep yarn under knitting needles. Weave sts from front and back needles toghether with KITCHENER stitch, or as follows: (This easy method makes garter stitch pattern).
(*) Pass wool needle through first st. on front knitting needle (enter from left to right) as if knitting. Slip st off needle. Pass throughy second st on same needle (enter from right to left) as if purling. Pull yarn through but leave st on needle.
Pass through first st on back needle as if purling. Slip st off. Pass through second st on back needle as if knitting. Pull yarn through but leave st on. Repeat from (*) until all sts are off needles. Pull yarn through and fasten securely, leaving extra length to sew up seam.
TO SEW UP SEAM -- Place edges of cap adjacent to each other, pattern matching. Secure edges with safety pins. Picking up outside loop of stitch from each side, sew back and forth, drawing two edges securely together from top of crown to bottom of cuff. DO NOT SEW THROUGH DOUBLE THICKNESS. Please Do not block cap.
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