This beanie/skull cap design is inspired by the Alder motif pattern in Andrea Rangel’s Alterknit Stitch Dictionary. Due to copyright restrictions and in fairness to Andrea, the author of the Alterknit Stitch Dictionary, you will need a copy of the motif pattern from the book, which is available in bookstores and libraries. The Alder motif pattern is found on page 25 of the book.

The pattern calls for two skeins of Cascade 220 worsted yarn. The cap requires enough yarn in two colors to create a cap that is approximately 52g (1.8oz) with stranded knitting.