Esprit Chemo Cap Knitting Pattern

Sandy wrote and knitted this pattern using 1 ball of GGH's Esprit yarn. She used the Muench Touch Me pattern Amanda's Velvet Cap as inspiration and a guide. This hat comes with a few different options as well: add eyelets (shown in the photo) to the hat and then thread an i-cord or ribbon through for a feminine touch; wear your hat purl OR knit side out for two completely different looks!

As you likely know, the Esprit is ridiculously soft and works brilliantly for those with allergies or sensitive skin. And if you've never knit a hat before, try reading these two articles: How to Create a Hat - Part 1, How to Create a Hat - Part 2.

Materials

1 ball of GGH Esprit (88 yards, 50g)
US Size 10 16" circular knitting needles or size to get gauge
US Size 10 double pointed knitting needles or size to get gauge
48" of Ribbon, or I- Cord (optional)

Gauge: 2.5 sts to the inch. Finished piece should measure about 20" around and 8" tall.

Abbreviations

CO - Cast On
K - Knit
P - Purl
PM - Place Marker
RND - Round or Row
YO - Yarn Over
K2TOG - Knit 2 stitches together (view our video here!)
sts - Stitches
DPNs - Double Pointed Needles

Directions

CO 56 sts. Note: you can start the project with either the 16" circular needles or the DPNs. Once you get into the decrease rounds, you'll definitely want to use the DPNs.
Join for knitting into the round, placing a marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Purl until piece measures 2 inches from CO edge.
Knit one round.
**Optional eylet round for use with a ribbon, or I-Cord as follows:
-K5, K2tog, YO* repeat to end of RND
K all rounds until piece measures 6" from CO edge.
Decrease as follows:
-RND 1: *K6, K2tog* repeat to end of RND
-RND 2: Knit
-RND 3: *K5, K2tog* repeat to end of RND
-RND 4: Knit
Continue in this manner until 7 sts remain, cut a 6" tail and run through remaining sts and pull snug. Weave in ends, run ribbon, or I-Cord through eyelets if used.

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