Knitted Picot Cap

Introducing the Knitted Picot Cap, a stylish and cozy accessory that will add a touch of elegance to any outfit. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this cap is the perfect blend of fashion and functionality. The intricate knitting pattern creates a beautiful texture, while the delicate picot edge adds a feminine and dainty touch. The Knitted Picot Cap is not just your ordinary hat, it's a statement piece that will make heads turn. Made from high-quality yarn, this cap is soft to the touch and provides warmth and comfort during those chilly days. The unique design ensures a snug fit, keeping your head cozy and protected from the elements. Whether you're strolling through the park or attending a special event, the Knitted Picot Cap is the perfect accessory to complete your look. So why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary? Upgrade your hat collection with the Knitted Picot Cap and embrace style and sophistication like never before.

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn (4 Medium) about 1.5 ounces
Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needles
Marker
Tapestry needle

NOTES:

1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Use your choice of double points, long circular or two circulars. I used double points.

SPECIAL STITCH:
Small Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 1 st, leaving 4 sts. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 1 until 20 54 sts are on needle.

SIZE: 15-18 inch

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 16" needle, small picot cast on 54 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker here to denote beginning of round.

Round 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (54 sts)

Round 6: Knit, Increase 6 stitches by increasing in every 9th stitch. (60 sts)

Knit until cap measures 4.5 inches from cast on edge.

Round 7: *K 8, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)
Round 8: K
Round 9: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)Change to DPN
Round 10: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Round 11: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Round 12: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 13: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Round 14: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Round 15: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Round 16: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Weave in ends. Tie I Cord in a knot.