Diamond Cap by Meg Myers

Diamond Cap

Knitting
March 2014
Aran (8 wpi) ?
see notes below
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
150 - 190 yards (137 - 174 m)
one size
English
Discontinued. This digital pattern is no longer available online.

Clarification
As noted in the pattern, work the s2kp as follows: Slip 2 sts TOGETHER knitwise, from the LH needle to the RH needle, k1, pass slipped sts over k1 (2 sts decreased).


Skill Level
Intermediate

Size
Cap (Fuller Hat). Gold hat modeled in Cap size.

Finished Measurements
24¾ (28)“ circumference at fullest part, blocked

Yarn
Color By Kristin by Classic Elite Yarns
(50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% mohair; 50 g = approx 95 yards)
2 balls for both sizes
3 balls will make two hats of either size

Needles
Cap: Circular knitting needle (16”) in sizes US 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm) and a set of dpns in size US 8 (5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Fuller Hat: Circular knitting needle (16”) in sizes US 7 (4.5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm) and a set of dpns in size US 9 (5.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.

Other Materials
Stitch marker

Gauge
18 (16) sts and 26 (24) rows = 4” in Diamond Patt with larger needle. Take time to save time, check your gauge.

Originally published in CEY Web-Letter Issue 165 and knit in Kumara.