Horseshoe Cap by Janet Wray

Horseshoe Cap

Knitting
August 2009
Polwarth roving 2 oz
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4.5 stitches and 6 rows = 1 inch
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
111 - 138 yards (101 - 126 m)
7½" by 9½"
English
This pattern is available for free.

Free version posted by Spinning Daily Aug 24, 2009

Project Notes:

Fiber: 2 oz Polwarth roving.
Preparation: Predrafted.
Drafting method: Semiwoolen, American long draw.
Wheel: Lendrum.
Wheel system: Scotch tension.
Ratio (singles/plying): 8:1 (both).
Singles direction spun: Z.
Twist angle: 30°.
Number of plies: 2.
Plied direction spun: S.
Plied twists per inch: 6.
Plied wraps per inch: 10.

Total yardage: 138.
Yards per pound: 1,100.
Yarn classification: Worsted.
Yardage used: 111.

Needles:
U.S. size 5 dpn for ribbing;
U.S. size 7 dpn for pattern.

Gauge: 4½ stitches and 6 rows = 1”.
Finished size: 7½“ by 9½”.