poetto cap by knitlandkeeper

poetto cap

Knitting
February 2026
yarn held together
DK
+ DK
= Worsted (9 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 23 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette stitch
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
5.0 mm (H)
4.0 mm (G)
306 - 328 yards (280 - 300 m)
One size
English Korean
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A newsboy cap that feels like it was discovered at a vintage market in Europe — Poetto Cap
I’ve always loved this style of hat, but I could never find the perfect one — so I made it myself!
Throw it on with a simple shirt and it instantly creates a mood ꒰◍ˊ◡ˋ◍꒱

✨ No wire or brim insert needed!
This hat is made entirely with yarn.
The soft, flexible brim blends beautifully with the body of the hat, creating a natural and charming silhouette.

Whether you wear it lightly perched on your head or pulled down snugly, it gives a flattering fit that makes your face look smaller

✔️ Finished Measurements

  • Crown diameter: 26 cm
  • Head circumference: 55 cm
  • Widest brim width: 9 cm (Recommended head circumference: 56–58 cm)

✔️ Pattern Features

  • Worked top-down in the round, starting from the crown (Video tutorial for circular knitting included)
  • The brim is worked by picking up stitches
  • Classic 8-panel newsboy shaping
  • No wire or plastic brim insert required — made with just yarn and needles

✔️ Skill Level
Intermediate (uses both knitting needles and a crochet hook)

  • Basic knitting and crochet techniques are not covered in the video tutorial
  • The brim edging is worked with a crochet hook
  • Some seaming is done using a tapestry needle

✔️ Pattern Format
Written pattern (+ partial video tutorial links)