Two Toned Ribbed Cap

Knitting Level - 2
Beginning to Intermediate Knitters

150 yds (5 Skeins) Recycled Silk
150 yds of Springy Capelli (or Kid Mohair)

*For two tone effect: Use 2 Different Colors of Springy Capelli or Novelty Yarn

Instructions are for One size

Finished measurements:
Width = 17" to fit Head size 21"
Length = 13"

US #8 Needles
Rib Stitch K2-P2

Note: Use three strands of yarn throughout: 1 strand of Springy Capelli and 1 strand of Recycled Silk and 1 Novelty Yarn Knit with Bumble Bee on Brim Edge of Cap and Knit with Ribbons at the Crown of the Cap

Beginning: Using Recycled Silk, Springy Capelli and Cotton Ribbon, Cast on 70 sts K2 - P2 for 10" or to desired length. End with a purl

Crown: Changing Bumble Bee to Cotton Ribbon, Begin decreases, *k/p 9, k2tog repeat until the end of the row Next Row: p/k back. Continue decreasing every other row, knitting 1 less stitch between decs. *k/p 8, k2togs* Purl *knit 7, k2tog*-Purl...
Continue until 6sts remain. BO.

Finishing: Sew the back seam, finishing at crown of hat.

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