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Thinking Cap Using Shibui Cima

Thinking Cap Using Shibui Cima

Thinking Cap Using Shibui Cima

Thinking Cap Using Shibui Cima

"Who’d’ve thought?"

Inspired by a ready-to-wear Italian cashmere cap, we engineered our hand-knit version to be sleek and utterly seamless. The super-fine fabric is doubled at the cuff with a tiny joining welt for extra warmth. And that cool welt could be popped with a fun, contrast color. Okay, the needles are tiny and the details a little fussy, but it’s worth it—we think!

See the "Knitter's Notes" for tips on fit.

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"Who’d’ve thought?"

Inspired by a ready-to-wear Italian cashmere cap, we engineered our hand-knit version to be sleek and utterly seamless. The super-fine fabric is doubled at the cuff with a tiny joining welt for extra warmth. And that cool welt could be popped with a fun, contrast color. Okay, the needles are tiny and the details a little fussy, but it’s worth it—we think!

See the "Knitter's Notes" for tips on fit.

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Shown in Fingering-weight at 36sts/52 rows = 4"/10 cm

One customer's husband asked for -- and received! -- 12 of these in 12 different colors, and ecah had a contrasting color for the welt. Photo tutorials will walk you through creating this welt which give this hat such character.

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Approx. 19"/48cm around x 10"/25 cm long; fits 20-23"/51-58cm head.

2 skeins Shibui Cima (328 yds/299m each): 1 skein main color (MC) Color 2035, Fog; plus 1 skein contrast color (CC) Color 2001, Abyss, for welt (used only 15 yds/14m). If making a solid color cap, you'll need 2 skeins of the main color.
Or approx. 365 yds/334m of lace-weight yarn (includes approx. 15 yds/14m for welt).
Plus 5 yds/m smooth fingering-weight waste yarn for provisional cast-on.

US 1 (2.25mm) 16"/40cm circular and 5 double-point needles, or size to get gauge.
US 0 (2mm) 16"/40cm circular needle or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US C/2 (2.75cm) crochet hook and 1 locking marker for provisional cast-on.
4 very fine stitch markers (one in a contrast color) to mark decreases without creating gaps (knotted loops of fine yarn work nicely).
Darning needle to finish.

36 sts/52 rows = 4"/10cm, after wet blocking and steam pressing.

For confidence that your knitted project will turn out the right size, it is important to swatch your yarn and block it before diving into the project. Your stitch gauge is important for fit; your row gauge will affect the length. You can also assess whether you like the feel of the fabric.

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