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Featuring Austrian twisted stitch patterning, this elaborately patterned cap is easier than it looks and would make an impressive gift for a special someone.

The pattern is charted. There are no line by line instructions for the patterning but the symbols are identified and explained in a legend.

FOUR SIZES: This pattern is very stretchy and fits best with considerable negative ease.
Small: Approximately 15 inches (40cm) around and 7.5 inches (19cm) tall unblocked to fit a child up to 20 inches (50cm) head circumference. Medium:16 inches (40cm) around and 8 inches (20cm) tall to fit a child or small/medium adult up to 21 inches (53cm) head circumference. Large: 17 inches (43cm) around and 9 inches (23cm) tall to fit a head up to 23 inches (58cm). Extra Large: 18 inches (46cm) around and 9.5 inches (24cm) tall to fit a head over 23 inches.

NEEDLES: 16 inch (40cm) circular and double pointed needles (or needles for magic loop or two circular method for completing the smaller circumferences at the crown – knitter’s choice).

COPYRIGHT and LICENSING: All rights reserved. Please respect the designer’s ownership of this design. The pattern is offered for your personal use to make items for yourself or as gifts, including gifts to charity. To use this pattern to make items for sale please contact the designer for licensing terms.

ERRATA: While every attempt has been made to make this pattern as accurate as possible, mistakes can happen. If errata are found they will be posted on the Ravelry pattern page and a revised PDF will be issued. If you have purchased the pattern through Ravelry, you should receive a notice that a corrected version is available.

If you think you have found an error or have any other questions or problems with the pattern please feel free to ask the designer.

This pattern is most suited for the intermediate knitter but there is nothing an adventurous beginner could not master. The knitter is expected to know the basic techniques required or find tutorials in any of the many print and online resources.