Old-fashioned design meets modern practicality and a bit of whimsy. The Abigail nightcap warms your head, covers your curlers, and makes a unique chemo cap.

This easy pattern uses a small amount of yarn and your choice of ribbon or elastic. Gauge is not critical. Any yarn and appropriate needles may be used and knit to the dimensions shown in the schematic diagram.

The project is begun on dpns. When the piece becomes large enough, it is transferred onto a circular needle. Skills required are: knit, purl, yarnover, knit 2 together, and working in the round.