Finished!
Gray has been asking for a 100% wool, close fitting cap to wear while sailing. One of the benefits of wool is that it retains warmth even when wet, making it desirable to wear even when there is spray and rain.
Details:
Pattern: Seaman's Cap free pattern from needlebeetle.com
Size: Large
Yarn: Leftover worsted weight merino from Knitty Gritty in Delaware
Color: Purple
Needles: Size 6 and 7 DPNs
I started working on Bob last year at the beginning of our cross country road trip. I had finished the entire body of the garment before I realized that I had misinterpreted the instructions and needed to rip back to the beginning of the upper ribbing. So, of course, disgusted with myself, I put the project in a bag and ignored it for over a year.
A few weeks ago, I decided that enough time had passed that I could rip it back and start into it again with enthusiasm. Actually, it's a simple design and goes very quickly when you get into it.
Instead of the 100% cotton yarn called for in the pattern, I chose to use Classic Elite Premiere. This yarn is 50% pima cotton and 50% tencel, which makes it very soft and drapey. I bought 10 50g hanks on EBay for $20 and I still have almost half of it left.
Here are the details:
Pattern: Bob
Size: Small
Yarn: Classic Elite Premiere
Color: Coconut (#5275)
Care: Hand Wash Cold, Dry Flat
Needles: All on Size 8 Circular, Pieced with Mattress Stitch
