Happy Dog Cap
knitting pattern

This warm, handsome cap in five sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL) is just what’s needed for dog walking, snow sports, and other cold weather adventures, with its wide folded brim and rich cable texture. Knit in a round, tightly twisted yarn the result for crisp stitch definition and a snug fit; for a softer texture and fit, work in a more relaxed yarn or fiber blend. The brim and body lengths of this cap are easily adjusted to create more feminine, slouchy style.

Also Shown: Caladium Scarf or Stole

Oatmeal sample shown in a size M in Finn Dandy Sport 3-ply in the shade Reindeer
Blue sample shown knit in size M in Betty King Natural Dyes Merino DK, color Deep Logwood

Suggested Yarn:
Chebris Sport, Ghillie Sport/DK, Better Breakfast DK, Stone Soup DK, Betty King Natural Dyes Merino DK, Kent DK, or any round DK or light worsted yarn that knits to pattern gauge

Substituting yarn and/or needle size may result in an overall variation in size, fit, and yardage requirement.

Finished Size:
12.5(14, 15.5, 17, 18.5) inches in circumference around brim (unstretched) to fit heads measuring up to 19.5(21, 22.5, 24, 26) inches around.

Yarn Requirements:
190 (225, 270, 310, 360) yards

Gauge:
22 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needle (knit flat; and unblocked)
32 sts and 30 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern on larger needle (washed fabric; unblocked)

Needles:
Size 5US (3.75mm) 16 inch circular needle and DPNs (or size to obtain the correct gauge)
Size 3US (3.25mm) 16 inch circular needle for brim (or .5mm smaller than gauge needle)