DK Weight Ribbed Watch Cap

Size 5US/3.75mm 16"circular and double pointed needles

300 yards DK weight yarn

Gauge: 9 sts and 6.5 rows per inch measured over ribbing pattern lying at rest after washing

This will appear to be really skinny, but it stretches a lot!

Cast on 112 sts. Work in k2, p2 rib until piece measures 11 inches/28 centimetres. It will seem too long, but that is ok.

Decrease for top:

Row 1: *Work 12 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 2 - 12: Work around with no decreases, keeping pattern as much as possible.

Row 3: *Work 11 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 5: *Work 10 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 7: *Work 9 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 9: *Work 8 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 11: *Work 7 sts, work 2 together* around.

After completing Row 12, you can eliminate the even rounds in between the decrease rounds.

Row 13: *Work 6 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 14: *Work 5 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 15: *Work 4 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 16: *Work 3 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 17: *Work 2 sts, work 2 together* around.

Row 18: *Work 1 st, work 2 together* around.

Row 19: *Work 2 together* around.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch end; pull the end through the remaining stitches secure it. Weave in ends. Fold up a 2" brim and wear proudly.