Knitted Scallop Edge Cap

Picture yourself in a cozy winter setting, wrapped up in your favorite sweater and sipping on a warm cup of cocoa. Now, imagine adding the perfect finishing touch to your outfit with a beautifully crafted Knitted Scallop Edge Cap. This stylish accessory not only keeps you warm and toasty during the chilly months, but also adds a touch of elegance to your look. The intricate scallop edge detail gives the cap a unique and sophisticated flair, making it a must-have item for any fashion-forward individual. Whether you're heading out for a leisurely stroll in the park or meeting up with friends for a casual brunch, the Knitted Scallop Edge Cap is the perfect accessory to elevate your ensemble. Made from high-quality yarn and expertly knitted to perfection, this cap is not only fashionable but also functional. The scallop edge design adds a playful twist to the classic knit cap, making it a versatile piece that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. So why settle for a basic beanie when you can stand out in style with a Knitted Scallop Edge Cap?

SIZES: 16 (18) inches

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight (4) yarn less than 1.5 ounces

US size 9 (5.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 9 (5.5 mm) double point needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

GAUGE: 15 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning cap.
2. Yarn used Red Heart Fiesta Pink (discontinued color).
3. You can use your preferred method for knitting small diameter items. I like double points, but you may use two circulars or one long circular as well.

SPECIAL STITCH:

Drop stitch gather stitch = DSGS: Drop the next stitch on the left needle, and unravel it all the way down including the cast on round. This will form a column of ladders. With the right hand needle go from front to back under the ladders. Wrap the working yarn around the needle in the back, and bring the newly formed loop to the front and top edge, gathering the ladders. Place this new loop on the left hand needle. Knit this loop as a regular stitch, gathering up the ladders into a scallop.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 56 (64) sts with size 9 circular needle. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to designate beginning of round.

Round 1: K. (56, 64 sts)

Round 2: P. (56, 64 sts)

Round 3: K. (56, 64 sts)

Round 4: P. (56, 64 sts)

Round 5: K4, DSGS. *K7, DSGS. Repeat from * around. K3. (56, 64 sts)

Note: There will be 7 (8) scallops.

Knit every round until cap measures 4 (4.5) inches from cast on edge.

Begin decreases: Switch to double points when necessary.

Dec Round 1 (larger size only): *K16, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (60 sts)

Dec Round 2 (larger size only): K. (60 sts)

Dec Round 3 (larger size only): *K8, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)

Dec Round 4 (larger size only): K. (54 sts)

Dec Round 1 (smaller size only): *K26, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)

Dec Round 2 (smaller size only): K. (54 sts)

Remaining instructions are for both sizes.

Dec Round 3 (5): *K7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Dec Round 4 (6): K. (48 sts)

Dec Round 5 (7): *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Dec Round 6 (8): K. (42 sts)

Dec Round 7 (9): *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Dec Round 8 (10): *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Dec Round 9 (11): *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Dec Round 10 (12): *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Dec Round 11 (13): *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Dec Round 12 (14): *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave end through remaining 6 sts. Draw tight and weave in end.