Twisted Cap in Cascade Yarns - C248 - Downloadable PDF

Twisted Cap in Cascade Yarns – A Detailed Pattern Summary

The Twisted Cap is a stylish crocheted hat designed by Karen McKenna and published by Cascade Yarns as pattern C248. Despite appearing in a knitting-adjacent brand catalog, this is a crochet project, making it an excellent choice for crocheters looking for a structured, textured hat with visual interest. The pattern is available as a free downloadable PDF and is sized for the average adult woman.

What Is Being Made

The Twisted Cap is a fitted adult hat featuring two distinct structural sections: a cabled band worked along the lower portion of the hat, and a crown section that shapes the top. The "twisted" character of the cap comes from the use of post stitches that create a cable-like, dimensional texture reminiscent of traditional knitted cables — all achieved entirely through crochet techniques. The hat can be made in a two-color version or as a solid colorway, giving crafters flexibility in their finished look.

Design Variations

Two-Color Version

The two-color version of the Twisted Cap uses Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Solid (colorway #900) paired with Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Multi (colorway #108). Combining a solid and a variegated skein creates a rich, dynamic contrast that highlights the twisted cable texture of the band. This version is rated Intermediate Advanced in difficulty, as managing two colors while working post stitches requires additional attention and skill.

Solid Version

The solid version uses a single color throughout — either the Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Solid or the Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Multi on its own. This option is rated Beginner Advanced, making it a strong project for crafters who have moved past the basics and are ready to tackle more textured stitch work without the added complexity of color changes.

Materials Used

Yarn

• Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Solid #900 — 100g / 3.5 oz, 128 yards / 117 meters per skein, 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash Multi #108 — 100g / 3.5 oz, 128 yards / 117 meters per skein, 100% Superwash Merino Wool
• Quantity: 1 skein of each color for the two-color version, or 2 skeins of a single color for the solid version

The 128 Superwash line from Cascade Yarns is a beloved chunky weight yarn known for its exceptional softness and machine-washable convenience. The Superwash Merino Wool fiber content gives the finished hat warmth, elasticity, and a luxurious hand feel, while the Superwash treatment ensures easy care — a practical advantage for everyday accessories.

Hook and Notions

• Crochet hook: Size K / 10.5 / 6.5 mm
• Notions: Yarn needle for finishing

Techniques and Stitches Used

Core Stitches

• Chain (ch) — used for foundation and turning
• Single crochet (sc) — primary stitch of the cabled band section
• Half double crochet (hdc) — primary stitch of the crown section
• Slip stitch (slst) — used for joining rounds
• Front post double crochet (fpdc) — a post stitch worked around the post of a stitch in the row below, creating raised, three-dimensional texture
• Front post triple (