Free Craft Project

Knit Stocking Cap

This is the classic knit stocking cap. It's fairly easy to make and definitely looks great. Perfect for all those cold weather days and nights.

Materials

• 3 ounces 4-ply yarn
• number 8 knitting needles
• large-eyed sewing needle

Instructions

Guage: 6 sts = 1 inch ; 11 rows = 2 inches

Cast on 84 stitches.

Row 1 - * K1, P1. Repeat from * across (rib pattern) until the cuff measures 9 inches.

Top Shaping

Row 1 - * K 2, K 2 together. Repeat from * across (63 stitches).

Row 2 - P across row.

Row 3 - K 1, K 2 together. Repeat from * across (42 stitches).

Row 4 - P across row.

Row 5 - Repeat Row 3 (28 stitches).

Row 6 - P across row.

Row 7 - * K 2 together. Repeat from * across (14 stitches).

Row 8 - P across row.

Cut yarn leaving approximately 14-inch length.

Finishing

Thread the 14-inch length of yarn into the sewing needle and run through all the remaining stitches. Draw up tight and secure firmly. Sew the cap seam together and fasten off.