Paris Fort = Paris Strong

The citizens of Paris have shown bravery and unity in the face of tragedy.

The Grande Arche, the Eiffel Tower, the Pantéon, Notre Dame, Sacré Coeur and the Arc de Triomphe circle the cap. Make one or many, the pattern is free with the request for a donation to the charity of your choice.

IF YOU ARE DOWNLOADING THIS FREE KNITTING PATTERN PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A DONATION TO:
Reporters Without Borders - Reporters Sans Frontieres
http://en.rsf.org A French based charity dedicated to support of freedom of speech worldwide.

OR www.Jaidecharlie.fr

OR Any charity of your own choice.

Choose between a close fitting Skull Cap or a taller Ski Hat, the difference is in the decrease. Just be sure to work the decrease section for the height hat desired.

Yarn weight and needles determine the final size of this cap.
This pattern is a combination of charted motifs and written instructions

Notes:
Sport Weight Yarn (Child size) & a US Size 3 needle will make a smaller hat -
Worsted Weight Yarn (Large Adult Size) and a US Size 7 needle will make a larger hat -
see gauges in Gauge Section.
Use M1 for increases unless otherwise noted.

There are 2 charts that make up the complete design, the Paris Fort Chart and Paris Skyline Chart. Row 1 of Paris Fort Chart is immediately followed by Row 1 of Paris Skyline Chart. Print off both charts if desired and tape them together side-by-side, or place a marker after stitch 54 of Paris Fort Chart to delineate where this chart ends and the Paris Skyline Chart begins. The marker will make it easier to determine where a mistake lies if needed.

Yarn:
Cascade 220 (Sport, Superwash, Worsted) (Wool; 220 yards/100g) or
Any yarn that meets gauge for size desired in Navy Blue (MC) and White or Natural (CC1)
MC: 120 yds for Skull Cap; 140 yds for Ski Hat
CC1: 60 yds for Skull Cap and Ski Hat (20 yds more if making Pom Pom or Tassel for top)

Needles: for sizes (Child, Large Adult, Large Adult)
US 3, 5, 7 / 3.25, 3.75, 4.5mm 16 or 24” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Same size DPNs as above for decreasing
Seam Needle
Stitch Markers
Size G Crochet hook (used for optional Fairy Pull only)

Gauge:
Child: 25st x 28 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stranded St st, Sport Wt.
Adult: 23 st x 26 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stranded St st, DK Wt.
Large Adult: 21 st x 24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in stranded St st, Worsted

Finished Measurements:
Height: approx (7, 8, 8.5) in / (17.75, 20.25, 21.5) cm for Skull Cap
approx (8, 9.5, 10) in / (20.25, 24, 25.5) cm for Ski Hat Circumference: approx (19 , 20.5 , 22) in / (48.25, 52, 56)