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Knitted Pea Cap
Yarn: 2 ounces worsted weight yarn (or sport weight yarn can be used using 2 strands
Knitting Needles: US #5
Note: The first 16 rows can be made in stripes working 4 rows of 4 different colors and the remainder with main color.
Instructions:
Starting at cuff, cast on 106 sts.
Row 1: K2 *p2, k2. Repeat from * across
Row 2: P2, *k2, p2. Repeat across.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 for 16 rows
With main color knit 1 row.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until total length is 10 inches ending with row 1.
Top shaping:
Row 1: p2tog, *k2, p2tog. Repeat form * across 79 sts.
Row 2: K1, p2, k1 repeat across
Row 3: P1, *k2, p1. Repeat from * across
Row 4: Repeat row 2
Row 5: P1, *k2tog, p1. Repeat from * across 53 sts.
Rows 6, 7, 8: Work in k1, p1 ribbing
Row 9: K2tog 26 times, k1
Row 10: Purl across
Break yarn, leaving a 20 inch length. Thread yarn into a needle and slip through remaining sts. Draw together tightly and fasten securely on wrong side of cap. Sew a 5 inch seam starting at the top, then reverse seam for turned up edge.
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