Lace Newsboy Cap
A lace version of my popular newsboy cap Designed to fit American Girl @ dolls & 18" Gotz dolls
Medium worsted weight version Inspired by my popular Neshoy Cap accssory prompted thistylish lace version in keeping with today's fashiontrends anin celebration of my fourth anniversary as a ravelry mermher. Simply change needlesize andfolow patten along with prompt when using light worsted DK weight yarm
Light worsted DK weight version
Designed to fit:
American Girl dolls ? & the comparable 18" Gotz dolls like my model Julia from the Precious Day Collection TM also fits 18" Madam Alexander dolls
Construction:
Worked flat: Back and forth in rows from the brim cast on edge to crown in one piece then seamed. Cap peak worked separately then sewn in place. Optional decorative buttons added at completion for a finishing touch to this trendy cap
Pattern Features:
Written line by line instructions given throughout. The main body of the cap is worked in an easy to achieve all over lace effect pattern created from bringing yarn forward or yarn over before knitting two stitches together and incorporated into the crown shaping
Skill Level?
Project suitable for beginners with line by line instructions given throughout. Uses basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns and simple shaping and finishing Knitting Needles: Pair of 3.25mm throughout (US 3UK/CANADIAN 10) using medium worsted #4 weight yarn Materials: 65 - 70 yards of
Gauge: Using 3.25mm needles: 6 sts and 7 rows in 1 inch over stockinette stitch based on \* materials used: \* I used Bamboo Ewe TM by Stitch Nation TM \*\* Pair of 4.00mm throughout (US 6 - UK/CANADIAN 8) using light worsted #3/DK weight yarn
Materials: 55 - 60 yards of light worsted/DK weight yarn Yarn Equivalent: 8ply UK, NZ, AU Gauge: Using 4.00mm needles: 7 sts and 8 rows in 1 inch over stockinette stitch based on \* materials used: \* I used Caron Simply Soft Light TM solids Gauge is average and subject to yarn choices and individual tension; Gauge achieved using stated needles and yarn recommendations, adjust needle size accordingly: Too many stitches, your tension is tight, change to a larger needle size, too few stitches, your tension is loose, change to a smaller needle size Notions: Buttons size 1/2" (12mm) optional decoration, Darning Needle
Glossary:
Cast on = bind on Cast off = bind off
Standard Abbreviations:
Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch YO = yarn over needle also known as YF = yarn forward \*\* = repeat instructions following the asterisks as directed ( ） = work instruction within parentheses in the place directed Source: Yarn Standards TM
Stitch Patterns:
Garter Stitch = knit every row Stockinette Stitch = knit a row, purl a row Lace Stitch Pattern = written instructions given
Optional decorative buttons added at completion Begin at brim edge, cast on 46sts loosely, work as follows: Rows 1 - 2: Work in garter stitch Rows 3 - 4: Beginning with a knit row, work in stockinette stitch Row 5: (inc) K1, \* kfb in next st, rep from \* to last stitch; K1 = 90 sts Row 6: P across all sts Row 7: (inc) \* K8, kfb in next 2 sts, rep from \* to end = 108 sts Row 8: P across all sts Continue on to Stitch Pattern
Stitch Pattern:
Row 1: K2, \* YO, K2tog, rep from \* to last 2 sts; K2 Row 2: P across all sts (including yarn overs) These two rows form the lace stitch pattern Rows 3 - 6: Repeat rows 1 - 2, two more times Continue on to Crown Stitch Pattern For light worsted/DK version continue as follows \*林 \*\* Rows 7 - 8: Repeat rows 1 - 2, one more time Continue on to Crown Stitch Pattern
Crown Stitch Pattern:
Row 1: (dec) K2, (YO, K2tog) three times, (K2tog) two times, \* (YO, K2tog) four times, (K2tog) two times, rep from \* to end = 90 sts Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16: P across all sts (including yarn overs) Row 3: (dec) K2, (YO, K2tog) two times, K1, K2tog, K1, \* (YO, K2tog) three times, K1, K2tog, K1, rep from \* to end = 81 sts Row 5: (dec) K2, (YO, K2tog) two times, K2tog, K1, \* (YO, K2tog) three times, K2tog, K1, rep from \* to end = 72 sts Row 7: (dec) K2, YO, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1, \* (YO, K2tog) two times, K1, K2tog, K1, rep from \* to end = 63 sts
Row 9: (dec) K2, YO, K2tog, K2tog, K1, \* (YO, K2tog) two times, K2tog, K1, rep from \* to end = 54 sts Row 11: (dec) K2, K1, K2tog, K1, \* YO, K2tog, K1, K2tog, K1, rep from \* to end = 45 sts Row 13: (dec) K2, K2tog, K1, \* YO, K2tog, K2tog, K1, rep from \* to end = 36 sts Row 15: (dec) K1, K2tog, K1, \* YO, K2tog, K2tog, rep from \* to end = 27 sts Row 17: (dec) K2tog, \* K1, K2tog, rep from \* to last st; K1 = 18 sts Row 18: (dec) \* P2tog; rep from \* to end = 9 sts Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches, drawing up firmly, continue to join center back seam. Continue on to Cap Peak
Cap Peak:
(Variation: cast on using a contrast color working through to row 3) Begin at underside edge, cast on 20 sts, work as follows: Row 1: K2 \* kfb, K2, rep from \* to end = 26 sts Rows 2 - 3: Beginning with a purl row, work in stockinette stitch (Variation: change to main color if contrast was used prior) Row 4: (wrong side) Knit across all sts to mark outer ridge edge fold line Rows 5 - 6: Beginning with a knit row, work in stockinette stitch Row 7: K2, \* K2tog, K2, rep from \* to end = 20 sts Cast off remaining sts, continue on to Complete Complete: Right side facing, gather up each set of row ends, fold in half at ridge line and sew cast on and cast off edges together. Attach this edge to the garter stitch edge of cap's brim at center front. Sew on decorative button (s). Weave in yarn breaks Completed Measurements: Designed to fit head circumference of 13" (33cm) approx. Design Tip: This cap pattern can also be worked to fit the slimmer 18 inch all vinyl dolls like Kidz ^n Cats TM series with a head circumference of 11” (28cm) by simply working with a light worsted/DK weight yarn and smaller needles, adjust needle size depending on your yarn choice.
ABOUTTHEDESIGNER
Deb, designer of this pattern publication, also known as Debonair Designs, was born and raised in England, where her mom taught her the art of knitting at a tender young age. In 1991 she met and married her American husband while on vacation in the US, and has lived there ever since. Her first introduction to the popular American Girl Dolls came in 2006, since she was already knitting sweaters for teddy bears, her husband suggested she knit for these dolls too, and so began her love affair designing and knitting for dolls.
Today she can be found enjoying new territories after relocating to the evergreen state of Washington, in the Pacific Northwest, just across the Sound from Seattle, along with her husband, their two teenaged children and playful kitty cat, Ginger. I have learnt that something positive always grows out of every change as 2010 brought a new area for me and a passion to fulfill, that of putting pen to paper and woriting up knitting patterns for 18" dolls, thanks in large part to an awe-inspiring forum called Ravelry, that made this dream a reality. Today, not wanting to stagnate and always passionate to develop and/or improve upon designs, yet keeping an eye on fashion trends, is important to me. Having a loving support system of family and friends encourages my craft to new heights. I hope you have as much fun with this as I did creating it as a small tribute to the ravelry community in celebration of my fourth anniversary as a member, looking forward to many more years! \~ Deb For pattern support, please feel free to contact Deb with your comments and/or questions: Email: debonair@tekayintl.com Pleaserest mysignerrigts assuchDbnirDeigs is thexcluiecopyrihthldef this pulicatn, alng itits text, photos copyright 2014 Debonair Designs. this pattern is protected by copyright and offered for your non-commercial knitting pleasure
