Headgear II by Catherine Lowe

Headgear II

Knitting
Sport (12 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 9 rows = 1 inch
in Half-twist rib stitch on 4US/3.75mm needle
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
325 yards (297 m)
First size fits up to 22", Second size fits up to 24"
English
This pattern is available from catherine-lowe.com for $8.00.

A traditional watch cap worked in a 1 x 1 half-twist rib with a deep cuff that allows more modern styling as a slouch hat. The pattern offers the hat in two sizes. This is the same design as Simple Couture 4.02.1.

Size details:
first size: 18.67” (will fit head sizes up to 22”)
second size: 20” (will fit head sizes up to 24”)

Techniques included:
tubular edge
selvedge stitches
mattress stitch for seaming

Additional materials required:
Waste yarn
Knitter’s pins
Tapestry needle

There seems to be a small discrepancy in needles needed between the two sources. The e-book (The Ravell’d Sleeve) calls for:

  • US 1 - 2.25 mm
  • US 2 - 2.75 mm
  • US 3 - 3.25 mm
  • US 4 - 3.5 mm