Caprea Hat

Caprea is a very stretchy hat worked in ribbing with willow buds interspersed throughout. It is simple to knit using only increases and decreases to create each bud.

SKILLS REQUIRED

Working in the round

Twisted stitches

Increases

Decreases

YARN REQUIREMENTS

Sport weight 100% wool yarn

Approximately 200 yards (183m) for the S/M and 260 yards (238m) for the M/L

NEEDLE SIZE

Size US3 (3.25mm) 16” (40cm) circular needle

Size US5 (3.75mm) 16” (40cm) circular needle

Size US5 (3.75mm) double points for crown shaping

Or needle sizes needed to get gauge

GAUGE

26 sts and 32 rows in Ktbl, P2 ribbing on size US3 (3.25mm) needles is 4” (10cm), worked in the round

OTHER MATERIALS

1 Stitch marker

Tapestry needle