Opal Wool

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Free Knitting Patterns

1 ball Opal 6 or 8 ply yarn

3.25mm circular  and  4mm double pointed and or circular needles.

Size:   one size fits most

Using 3.25mm circular needle cast on 120 sts and joint, being careful not to twist stitches.  Place marker and work in k1,p1 rib for 6 rounds.  Change to 4mm needles and work in st stitch ( all rounds knit) until work measures 16cm from beginning.

Shape crown:

Using a set of double point needles makes this easier.
1st round:  *p2tog,  p6 repeat from * to end.
2nd round:  *k2tog,  k5 repeat from * to end.
3rd round:  *p2tog,  p4 repeat from * to end.
Keep decreasing in this manner until 21 stitches remain.  Cast off.

Peak:

Using 4mm straight needles, cast on 17 sts.
1st row:  knit
2nd row:  purl
Continue in st. stitch casting on 3sts at beginning of every row 14 times (59 stitches).  Work 1 row without shaping, cast off.

Peak Facing:

Using 4mm straight needles cast on 15 sts.
1st row:  knit
2nd row:  purl
Continue in stocking stitch, casting on 3 stitches at beginning of every row 10 times (45 stitches).
Work 1 row without shaping, cast off.

Making up.  Sew in ends and placing right side of peak facing to right side of peak, sew front seam then turn to right side.  Using a flat seam, sew peak to main section of cap.

Contact Details:

The Bead and Opal Wool Queen
251 Eagles Road, Harcourt VIC 3453
Phone: (03) 5474 2889
Intl: +613 5474 2889
Fax: (03) 5474 2889
e-mail: cake@netcon.net.au