THORNDIKE CAP
This easy to knit cap, worked in the round,
is a good introduction to colorwork.
The detailed instructions give two chart
options or draw your own chart, on the
template provided, for an original hat of
your own.

SIZES
Adult S/M (Adult L/XL)
Hats shown in size S/M.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 18½ (22)“ circumference, unstretched.
Hat will stretch to fit head circumference 18½-22 (22-24)”

YARN
MC: Approx 100 (130) yards sport weight wool to get gauge.
For colorwork: Small amounts of contrasting color(s)
Yarn suggestions:
Harrisville Designs Shetland
(100% wool; 50 g = 217 yards)
Rowan Felted Tweed
(50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 50 g = 191 yards)
Alice Starmore Hebridean 2 ply
(100% wool; 25 g = 93 yards)
Marie Wallin British Breeds
(25% blueface leicester, 25% exmoor horn,
25% wensleydale, 25% zwartbles; 25 g = 93 yards)
Shown in Harrisville Designs Shetland

NEEDLES AND OTHER TOOLS
Circular knitting needle (16”) in size US 4 (3.5 mm) or size to obtain gauge.
Set of 4 double pointed needles in in size US 4 (3.5 mm)
Stitch marker(s)
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
26 sts and 30 rnds = 4” in St st, blocked.
Take time to save time, check your gauge.