Percolator Cap
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Sample shown in Stone Soup Worsted, color Pumice
Matching Motifs: Percolator ScarfStone Soup Worsted, Kent Worsted, Confection Worsted, Better Breakfast Worsted, Targhee Tango Worsted, or any worsted/aran weight yarn that knits to pattern gauge.
Substituting yarn and/or needles may result in an overall variation in size and density.
Finished Size:
14(17.5, 21) inches in brim circumference (unstretched) to fits heads measuring up to 20(23.5, 27) inches around
Note: sizing may be adjusted by using needles one size up (looser fit) or down (tighter fit)
Yarn Requirements:
140(200, 230) yards
Note: double brim will require approximately 50 yards extra
Gauge:
26 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in cable pattern on larger needles (washed and air-dried)
18 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette on larger needles (washed and air-dried)
Needles:
size 7US (4.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle or size to obtain correct gauge; DPNs or second circular needle for top shaping
size 4US (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle for brim (or 1.0 mm smaller than gauge needle)
Note: cap may be worked entirely on two circular needles or on DPNS as desired