Adult Loose Winter Cap Pattern - For Straight Needles
It's not totally plain – there are some decorative stitches horizontal seed stitch lines - but you can easily omit them and
still have great results. The ribbing on the base of the cap allows
it to fit most heads.
This hat is loose fitting - you can use a smaller needle and yarn
for a tighter fit.
Note: The cuff in the image is turned up. If you do not wish to turn
the cuff up, you can eliminate the first 14 rows of the hat body (this
includes the first 2 rows of decorative stitching).
Items you'll need to make your hat:
Size 6 (4.25mm) straight knitting needles
Yarn used: Medium, Worsted-Weight, Afghan, Aran Yarn
Gauge: 1" x 1" = 5 stitches and 6 rows
Pattern Size: Adult - one size fits most
Begin With The Cuff:
Loosely cast on 114 st.
Row 1: (k2, p2) Repeat to end
Row 2: (p2, k2) Repeat to end *
* Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the cuff measures 2 inches
Knit the Hat Body
Knit in St st for 12 rows
Next 2 rows - Decorative horizontal stitching - k 2 rows in a seed stitch
Knit in St st for another 9 rows
Next 2 rows - Decorative horizontal stitching - k 2 rows in a seed stitch
Knit 9 rows in St st
Next 2 rows - Decorative horizontal stitching - k 2 rows in a seed stitch
Taper Off The Hat Top
Beginning on a knit row, (k11, k2tog) Repeat 7 times, k to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k10, k2tog) Repeat 7 times, k to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k9, k2tog) Repeat 7 times, k to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k8, k2tog) Repeat to end
Next Row: Purl
Next 2 rows - Decorative horizontal stitching - k 2 rows in a seed stitch
Next Row: (k7, k2tog) Repeat to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k6, k2tog) Repeat to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k5, k2tog) Repeat to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k4, k2tog) Repeat to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k3, k2tog)
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k2tog) Repeat to end
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: (k2tog) Repeat to end
Next Row: Purl
Finishing
Leaving a long tail (about 24", to be safe) cut the yarn and thread it through the remaining 9 loops and
back through the first loop. Pull snug. Use the remaining tail to sew the seam closed. If you used a
different colour for the cuff, switch to that colour to sew the cuff section closed. Weave in all loose
ends.
Knitting Abbreviations Used:
( ) work instructions within parentheses in the place directed
* repeat instructions following the single asterisk as directed
K knit
k2tog knit 2 stitches together
p purl
St st stockinette stitch/stocking stitch
st(s) stitch(es)