Kidney Pie Cap
by Joan Forgione My grandpa had a great sense of humor and enjoyed vaudeville comedians. J'm not sure whether it was "Abbott and Costello" or "Laurel and Hardy," but there was an act in which they were discussing intellect. One of the comedians said to the other something along the lines of. "You need to remember to use your kidneys."Grandpa used it all the time to tell us to "be smart." Jt became an inside family joke to say "use your kidneys' if we wanted to let someone know they needed to stay sharp. So here's something to keep your "kidneys" toasty warm. Kidney Pie is a close-fitting lace and cable cap. Stretchy ribbing branches off into a simple cable and lace motif. The cap has been designed to continue the flow of lace and cables to its top. Suitable for Intermediate knitter SKILLSUSED knitting in the round, cabling, increasing, decreasing
YARN
2 balls Tahki Yarns “Torino Bulky" [100% extra fine merino wool] - 55 yds/50g skein - color 232 (pastel yellow) or 90 yards of bulky yarn
NEEDLES&NOTIONS
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle, 16" long or 1 set double-pointed needles (dpns) Size US 10.5 (6.5 mm) circular needle, 16" long or 1 set double-pointed needles (dpns) tapestry needle
Copyright @ 2010 Joan Forgione This pattern, including text and images, is an original Paper Moon Knits design and may not be reprinted without the express permission of the author. Reproduction, distribution and sale of this pattern in any form is prohibited.
PATTERN STITCHES
RIBBING (CHART A)
(worked in the round) (multiple of 10 sts) EVERY RND: \*P2, ktbl, p2, ktbl, p2, k2; rep from \*
SCRIBBLE LACE (CHART B)
(worked in the round) (multiple of 10 sts and 8 rounds)
GAUGE
Work 21 sts and 21 rows to measure 4x4 in / 10x10 cm 0ver Scribble Lace (Chart B) using US 10.5 (6.5mm) or size required to obtain gauge. Change needle size, if necessary, to obtain gauge and ensure proper fit.
FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS
Fits 20" to 2212" head circumference (15" unstretched)
ABBREVIATIONS
beg beginning cn cable needle CO cast on cont continue; continuing dec(s) decrease(s) dpn(s) double-pointed needle(s) foll following kknit k2tog knit 2 sts together ppurl p2tog purl 2 together psso pass slipped st over rep(s) repeat(s) rnd(s) round(s) sl slip sk2togpo sl1, k2tog, psso ssk [sl 1 st kwise] twice, insert needle into front of these 2 sts, from left, and k2tog. st(s) stitch(es) tbl through back loop tog together yo yarnover RC = slip 2 sts to cable needle (cn) and hold at back, k next 2 sts, K sts from cn. RND 1: \*P2, k4, p2, k2tog, yo; rep from \*
RND 2 AND ALL EVEN ROUNDS: \*P2, k4, p2, k2; rep from \*
RND 3: \*P2, RC, p2, yo, ssk; rep from \* RND 5: Rep round 1. RND 7: \*P2, k4, p2, yo, ssk; rep from
CAP
Note: Since the cap has been designed to continue the flow of lace and cables to the top, if you wish to make Kidney Pie longer, adjust what round you begin the scribble lace pattern so that the Top of cap shaping begins on Round 3. With smaller needles, cast on 80 sts. Join to work in round. Place marker for beg of round. Work Ribbing (Chart A) for 2". Then change to larger needles and work Scribble Lace (Chart B) twice. Then work rows 1 and 2 of Scribble Lace (Chart B).
TOP OF CAP SHAPING
1ST DEC ROUND (ROUND 3 ON CHART B): \*P2tog, RC, p2tog, yo, ssk; rep from \* [64 sts rem]. - It may help to think, “p2tog whenever a p2 sequence appears." 2ND DEC ROUND: \*P1, k2tog, ssk, p1, k2; rep from \* [48 sts rem]. 3RD DEC ROUND: \*K2tog, ssk, k2tog, yo; rep from \* [32 sts rem]. 4TH DEC ROUND: \*K2tog, k2; rep from \* [24 sts rem]. 5TH DEC ROUND: \*Yo, sk2togpo, [16 sts rem]. 6TH DEC ROUND: \*K2tog; rep from \* [8 sts rem].
Cut a 6" tail and thread through a tapestry needle. Pull tail through rem 8 sts, pull tightly and secure to inside. Weave in all ends. Block lightly.
FINISHING
Model Connie Forgione Technical Editor Sima Brason Graphic Designer Linda Schmidt You can find me at papermoonknits.com or on Ravelry at joanforgione.
CHART KEY
RIBBING (CHART A)
SCRIBBLE LACE (CHART B)
