Linen Cap by Leigh Radford

Linen Cap

Knitting
October 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
28 stitches and 40 rows = 10 cm
in Stockinette Stitch (St st)
US 3 - 3.25 mm
190 yards (174 m)
Small - 18" (Medium 19 3/4", Large 21 1/2", X-Large 23 1/4")
English

Worked in linen yarn rather than the more typical wool, this cap works especially well in warm climates. Ribbon worked through eyelets at the bottom edge can be used to adjust fit or just as a decoration.

Sizes: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)

Finished Measurements: 18 (19 3/4”, 21 1/2”, 23 1/4”)

Yarn: Louet Euroflax Light Worsted Weight (100% linen; 190 yards/100 grams): 1 hank

Needles: One 16” (40cm) long circular (circ) needle size US 3 (3.25 mm)
Change needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions: Stitch markers, 1/2 yard 1/2” wide ribbon

Gauge: 28 sts and 40 rows = 4” (10cm) in Stockinette stitch (St st)**