 | Size #4 or #5 double pointed needles |
| Baby or sport weight yarn |
| Cast on 72 stitches (24 each needles) |
| Knit every row for 45 rows (5 inches or more) |
| Decrease as follows:
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| Row 1 |
*K 6 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
| Row 2 |
and all even rows |
K across |
| Row 3 |
K 5 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
| Row 5 |
K 4 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
| Row 7 |
K 3 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
| Row 9 |
K 2 K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
| Row 11 |
*K 2 tog |
Repeat from * across |
| To finish off: Cut yarn leaving 6 or more inches. Pull through
remaining stitches and knot. Use remaining yarn at crochet loop on
top of cap.
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| You may vary as you wish-like inserting hearts, animals, boats,
etc. into the design.
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| Caps may also be crocheted. |
When done, please take completed items to the
Volunteer Offices at the Bath Health Care Center or Mid Coast
Hospital... Many thanks!
(For location maps and contact numbers, go
here.)
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