Bev's
Softest Knit Cap - (chemo cap for kids) Copyright 2001, 2015, Beverly A. Qualheim www.bevscountrycottage.com
Size 13 knitting needles
2 oz 4 ply soft worsted weight [Stitch
directions: *Twisted
Garter St= Knit each stitch through the back
loop across the
row. Stockinette Stitch = Knit one row, Purl one
row - continue]
Cast
on 46 sts (age 8-12) Use 52-55 sts for womens and mens hats. Work in *Twisted Garter St for 8
rows/4
ridges Switch to stockinette stitch for 30
rows.
(34-37 rows for womens and mens) FINISH:
Cut a 15" tail of yarn. Thread onto
sewing
needle and then weave through each stitch. You can either leave the sts
on the knitting needle to do that, or you can do what I prefer, and
remove
the sts carefully, then weave the sewing needle through each
st.
Pull tightly to form the top. Sew side seam. Add a pom-pom if
you
wish.