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Bev's Softest Knit Cap
 - (chemo cap for kids)  Copyright 2001, updated 2026, Beverly A. Qualheim  www.bevscountrycottage.com



US Size 10 (6 mm) knitting needles - I used 16" circulars
125-175 yards of #4 medium weight soft worsted yarn
(For the photos I used Red Heart Super Saver Stripes - Retro yarn and a little extra purple yarn for the top)
[Stitch directions: *Twisted Garter St= Knit each stitch through the back loop across the row.
 Stockinette Stitch = Knit one row, Purl one row - continue]
GAUGE for the stocklinette stitch rows = 4 sts = 1" 5 rows =1"

Cast on 70 sts for kids 8 - 12 Use 85 - 90 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.

Some lovely hat books!
 Hats to knit or crochet
10,000 Knitted Hats
35 Easy Crochet hats (& accesories)
50 Easy Hats to knit
Crocheted Hat Patterns for all sizes
Hats and Scarves for the Family
Noggins and Necks - 5 hat and scarf set patterns

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