Fundamental Watch Cap
Pattern includes charts for working this basic hat in six different yarn weights: superfine, fine/sport, DK, worsted, bulky, and super bulky. Simple diagonal rib brim gives way to double-decrease crown for a quick knit for anyone on your list -- especially yourself!
Finished Measurements
10.5 (12, 14, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)” [26.5 (30.5, 35.5, 40.5, 45.5, 48.5, 51, 53.5, 56) cm] circumference
4 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 7.5, 8.5, 9)” [10 (14, 15, 16.5, 18, 19, 19, 21.5, 23) cm] total height
Materials
• Yarn in chosen weight
• (2) 16” circular needles or dpn set of five in size needed for gauge
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
Gauge
Superfine weight: 7-8 sts per inch on US size 0-1 needles
Fine/sport weight: 6-7 sts per inch on US size 2-3 needles
DK weight: 5-6 sts per inch on US size 4-5 needles
Worsted weight: 4-5 sts per inch on US size 7-8 needles
Bulky weight: 3 sts per inch on US size 9-11 needles
Super bulky weight: 2 sts per inch on US size 10-15 needles
Skills Used
Knitting in the round, decreases
Yarn Used: Cascade Lana Bambu
Construction
Worked from the brim to the crown in the round.