Striped Stocking Cap by Vintage Vixen Press

Striped Stocking Cap

Crochet
January 2018
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 inch
in Single Crochet Back Loop Only
5.0 mm (H)
280 - 420 yards (256 - 384 m)
Adult: Small (21”), Medium (22”), Large (23”), Extra Large (24”)
US
English
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Difficulty Level: Easy (Project requires increasing, working in the round, and color changes.)

Finished Size: (Adult Sizes, fitted circumference. See “Sizing”)
• Small: 21” circumference x 23.5” height
• Medium: 22” circumference x 24” height
• Large: 23” circumference x 24.5” height
• Extra Large: 24“circumference x 25” height

Gauge: 4 stitches x 4 rows = 1” x 1” (Single Crochet, Back Loop Only)

You Will Need

Skills
• Basic Crochet Stitches: Chain (ch), Single Crochet (sc), Double Crochet (dc) & Slip Stitch (sl st). Reviewed below
• Special Stitches: Invisible Increase & Invisible Color Change. Explained in detail below.
• Techniques: Working in the Round (Spirals)

Tools
• Crochet Hook H-8/5.0mm or size needed to obtain gauge
• Basic Yarn Sewing Kit: scissors, soft tape measure, yarn needle, & removable stitch markers

Materials
• Worsted Weight (4) yarn in two colors – Yarn A & Yarn B
o Small & Medium: 100g/140yds each Yarn A & Yarn B
o Large & Extra Large: 150g/210yds each Yarn A & Yarn B

For the sample piece, I used SimpliWorsted by Hikoo in Crimson and Gold Crest. (55% Merino Superwash, 28% Acrylic, 17% Nylon.) 100g/140yds per skein.