Chirp

Whether it’s a desire to accessorize or to tame windblown hair, this adorable cap in four sizes (XS/S/M/L) will do the trick in the prettiest fashion. Anchored by a snug brim, the hat body is a bubble of openwork in a lighter-weight fabric; whether you choose a soft yarn for more slouch or one with some body is up to you. The lace stitch pattern is easy to master, making the cap a great project for lace newbies or knitters on the go. It’s also a fun and easy knit for squirreling away in the gift box.

This pattern is both written and charted and can be transferred to your Ravelry Library upon request.

Matching Motif: Chirp Chirp Mitts

Sample shown is size M, knit in Bare Naked Wools Targhee Tango Sport, color Apilado

Suggested Yarns: 
Targhee Tango Sport, Finn Dandy Sport, Chebris Sport, Confection Sport, Modern Deco Sport, Better Breakfast Fingering, or any sport / heavy fingering weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge

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

Finished Size:
16.75(18.5, 20, 21.75) inches in brim circumference to fit heads measuring up to 19(20.5, 22, 23.5) inches around

Yardage for XS(S, M, L): 
110(135, 160, 185) yards

Gauge:
20 sts and 37 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch on brim needle (knit flat and washed)
22 sts and 34 rows = 4 inches in lace rib pattern (knit flat, washed, and air-dried)

Needles:
size 3US (3.25 mm) circular needles for brim (or size to obtain correct gauge)
size 5US (3.75 mm) circular needles and DPNs for hat body (or .5 mm larger than gauge needle)