The “Pinwheel” Skull Cap was one of my first caps. The idea was born in 2006. It was an inspiration from not being able to find a hat to my liking. It is a very simple Tapestry Crochet Style Cap. If you want to substitute yarns , I definitely suggest you make a gauge swatch. TO make a larger hat, get a bigger hook or bulkier yarn. Smaller hats can be accomplished by using a smaller hook or smaller gauge yarns.

The suggested yarn is Aurora 8 from Karabella.

Aurora 8 by Karabella (50 gms) , Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi) 100% Merino Wool 98 yds.
Adult (Main Picture 21.5” Circumference, 96 Sts), 7.0” Punti
Color A #18 Burgundy 35 grams, 70 yards, Color B #704 Gold 45 grams, 89 yards.

Gauge 9.0 dc per 2 inches, 4.5 Rnds per 2 inches

Vanna’s Choice Solids (100 gms) Aran / 10 ply (8 wpi) 100% Acrylic 170 yds
Adult 24”Circumference (96 Sts) 7.0” Punti featured on photos 5 - 7 from top.
Color A Navy 32 grams, 55 yards, Color B Rust 35 grams, 60 yards.

Gauge 8.0 dc per 2 inches, 4.0 Rnds per 2 inches

Thanks to R.Buffalo for his help and feedback in the making & testing of this pattern.