Description

This pattern is for a traditional three panel cycling cap. The cap can be made with multiple colors if desired: a main color for the top panel and 1-2 accent colors for the side panels. The brim may be made with any of the colors.

The pattern is designed for one-size (adult), but can be adapted to fit other sizes by adapting gauge, stitch count, or hook sizes.

Materials

• Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (or any other worsted weight yarn) – may use one or more colors. (about 185 yards total, 130 yards of “main color” and 20-35 of accent colors, each) The cap pictured uses 3 colors.
• 5mm crochet hook (US size H)
• Yarn needle

Gauge: use any size crochet hook to obtain the gauge

• 10 rows and 16 stitches (hdc) in a 4” square
• Hat circumference at the bottom edge 21” Note: for further information on sizing, use the cap pattern at: http://www.dillpicklegear.com/pickle-project-cycling-cap-.... Be sure to compare panel pieces to the seam details on the pattern and not the cutting lines.

Stitches required

• Half-double crochet (hdc)
• Half-double crochet decrease (hdc decrease)
• Front-post half-double crochet (fphdc)
• Rear-post half-double crochet (bphdc)
• Single crochet (sc)
• Single crochet (sc decrease)
• Slip stitch
• Whip stitch to connect pieces