Set sail with this classic ribbed Watchman’s Cap.

A Killick is another name for the rank of Leading Seaman in many Commonwealth navies. It is also derived from the Old German word for anchor—the perfect description for this sailor-style cap. As an advanced beginner project, it will be an “anchor” for many knitting skills to come.

Two-by-two ribbing knit in the round makes for a super-stretchy and forgiving hat design. A long rolled brim and raglan-style decreases create the shaping for clean lines. Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re simply looking for something quick-and-easy to knit, this watchman’s cap will soon be a “go-to” toque pattern in your arsenal. Get creative with stripe placements and yarn to make it uniquely yours!

PROJECT LEVEL: Easy

PATTERN FORMAT:

• Bookmarked PDF - best for printing or for sighted knitters
• Screen Reader Accessible Large-Print PDF - best for Print Challenged knitters and reading on phones
• EPUB (eBook) - best for anyone who wants reflowable, resizable text

See “Accessibility” for more information.

Construction:

Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Sizes:

The age designations are an estimate. Dimensions are the head circumference, not the finished garment. See “Altering the Pattern” under Notes.

1. Small (Toddler & Child): 16.5 to 19 inches (or 42 to 48 cm)
2. Medium (Child & Youth): 18.5 to 21.5 inches (or 47 to 54.5 cm)
3. Large (Adult): 20.5 to 25 inches (or 52 to 63.5 cm)

Instructions for adjusting crown heights are also given.

SUPPLIES

Yarn:

SOLID-COLOURED VERSION:

1 (2, 2) balls worsted-weight yarn with 101 metres in 50 grams (or 110 yards in 1.76 ounces)

STRIPED VERSION:

Colour A: 1 (1, 2) balls worsted-weight yarn with 101 metres in 50 grams (or 110 yards in 1.76 ounces)
Colour B: 1 (1, 1) ball worsted-weight yarn (only small portion needed)

Approximate total yardages:

84 (120, 168) metres or 92 (130, 183) yards

Needles:

• 4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles OR size needed to obtain gauge
• Optional alternative: Circular needle of the same size if you prefer to use Magic Loop or Two Circulars method

Notions:

• yarn needle
• six stitch markers

GAUGE:

20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches (or 10 cm) square over stockinette stitch knit flat.

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Make a gauge swatch
• Knit
• Purl

All other stitches required are explained.

TECHNIQUES USED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Super-Stretchy Cast On
• Knitting in the round using Magic Loop Method (one circular), two circular, and / or double-pointed needles

INCLUDED RESOURCES:

• A comprehensive list of links to online tutorials on my website for necessary skills. Tutorials are screen-reader accessible, with instructions relayed fully in text, and also include videos and downloadable photo tutorials.
• Full glossary
• Schematic Instructions for alterations

ABOUT SAMPLES

SOLID GRAY HAT:

• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, a worsted-weight plied 100% Peruvian Highland Wool that works up to 18 to 20 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) on size 4.0 to 5.5 mm (US size 6 to 9) needles.
• Colourway: Onyx Heather
• Size: Large

STRIPED BROWN HAT:

• Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted
• Colourways: Amber Heather and Rooibos
• Size: Small

STRIPED GREEN HAT:

• Knit Picks Swish Worsted, a worsted-weight plied 100% merino Superwash wool with the same gauge, weight, and yardage as Wool of the Andes.
• Colourways: Jade and Turmeric
• Size: Medium

STRIPED YELLOW HAT:

• Patons Classic Wool Worsted, a worsted-weight plied 100% wool with 192 metres in 100 grams (or 210 yards in 3.72 ounces) that works up to 20 stitches over 4 inches (or 10 cm) on size 4.0 mm to 5.0 mm (US size 6 to 8) needles.
• Colourways: Sunset Gold and Mercury
• Size: Large

PUBLISHING INFORMATION

Release Date: 2012
Most recent revision: July 2023
Publisher: My Secret Wish Publishing
Knitting pattern type: Multiple Design Options
Project type: Hat, Beanie, Toque
Page Count: 7
Page Count (Large Print): 31
ISBN (eBook0: 978-1-989800-63-8
ISBN (Bookmarked PDF): 978-1-989800-64-5
ISBN (Large Print SRA PDF): 978-1-989800-65-2

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: This pattern is copyright My Secret Wish by Talena. Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To license the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.

UPDATE HISTORY:

September 2022:

Revised formatting of PDF to align with current template style. Clarified language where necessary. Converted PDF to be screen reader accessible.

July 25, 2023:

• Updated URLs for new store and social links.
• Created Large Print and ePUB versions.

ACCESSIBILITY

Pattern Accessibility (all formats):

Colour Blind Accessible – all text is black or very high-contrast, and no colour is used to relay pattern instructions.
Left-Handed Inclusive – instructions are given in terms of hand dominance and working needles, not right and left hands.

Bookmarked PDF:

• This document can be navigated using bookmarks that link directly to various sections.
• All images have ALT-text descriptions.
• Fonts are embedded in the document, and it retains its original formatting.
• Any charts are also fully written out.
• Text uses minimal abbreviations to make the pattern easier to understand, and is written in plain language.
• Best for printing or sighted knitters.

Screen Reader Accessible Large-Print PDF:

This document is a screen-reader-accessible PDF which can be read aloud using text-to-speech options and navigated via document headers. However, fonts may not be embedded and may display improperly. The document uses Verdana font at minimum 24 points. All text is in a single column and left-justified with no italics. Text uses plain language with no abbreviations.

All images have ALT-text descriptions. Any charts are also fully written out. If this pattern contains charts, they are at an appropriate scale for Large Print. If the chart is large and will need to be pieced from several pages, the chart will be available separately.

The document was tested using Adobe Reader on a PC and an Android phone.

Plain-Language EPUB:

This document has been edited so text makes sense and flows smoothly when read aloud, and no abbreviations are used. Each section is bookmarked as a chapter. It can be read aloud by an eReader or the font can be resized using eReader settings. The pattern sections can be read straight through without having to return to earlier sections unless you need to refer to something such as a note, technique, or stitch explanation. All images have captions to explain context, but they are not necessary to understand the pattern. If the pattern includes charts, large-scale charts are also available in a separate Large-Print PDF, and all charted instructions are also written out.

This eBook was tested on a Windows PC (using the free Calibre e-reader, which you can get on their website here) and an Android phone using the Google Play Books app.