Gaping Stocking Cap by Grid Mammal Crafts

Gaping Stocking Cap

Knitting
March 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 29 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
160 - 200 yards (146 - 183 m)
Child & Adult
English
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Materials:
1 Skein Berroco: Vintage; 52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 3.5 oz/100 g, 218 yds/ 200 m
~ yds 200 yds {160 yds} Worsted Weight Yarn
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) Double Point Needles
US Size 7 (4.5 mm) 20” Circular Needles (Optional)
US Size 5 (3.75 mm) 20” Circular Needles or Double Point Needles
Cable Needle
1 Stitch Marker

Gauge:
~ 22 Stitches x 29 Rows = 4” x 4” in Stockinette Stitch using US Size 7 Needles

Finished Size:
Adult {Child} – Fits up to 23” {20”} Diameter Head

Notes:
The cap is knit in the round from the top down with a hole at the top. Each row of the charts is knit five {four} times in the round.
Stitch sequences outlined in (red) denote rows or segments of the chart that are repeated in the round. Stitch sequences outlined in green denote repeats that are simplified from the chart. Check the written instructions for correct stitch counts.
When the number of stitches in a round changes, the new stitch count is written at the end of the round in (blue italics).
This pattern contains instruction for two styles of cap.
Manikin in photos has a 21.25” diameter head.

Pattern is free through March 27th, 2024