The Design

“Just a thought…”

Inspired by a ready-to-wear Italian cashmere cap, we engineered our hand-knit version to be sleek and utterly seamless. The super-fine fabric is doubled at the cuff with a tiny joining welt for extra warmth. And that cool welt could be popped with a fun, contrast color. Okay, the needles are tiny and the details a little fussy, but it’s worth it—we think!

Knit in Madelinetosh Tosh Pebble on those tiny needles, this fabric will be beyond soft. This version is done with just one color, but the welt is well defined. And the quiet, fuzzy woolliness of this silk, merino and cashmere blend? Absolutely dreamy. You’ll need two skeins of Tosh Pebble—if you’d like that contrasting welt, you’ll need a third skein in a fun pop. Or look through your stash at home, you might have just what you need!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Approx. 19"/48cm around x 10"/25 cm long; fits 20-23"/51-58cm head.

YARN
2 skeins (224 yds/205m each); solid version shown in Color 2001, Abyss.
Or approx. 365 yds/334m of lace-weight yarn (includes approx. 15 yds/14m for welt).
Plus 5 yds/m smooth fingering-weight waste yarn for provisional cast-on.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 1 (2.25mm) 16"/40cm circular and 5 double-point needles, or size to get gauge.
US 0 (2mm) 16"/40cm circular needle or one size smaller than gauge needle.
US C/2 (2.75cm) crochet hook and 1 locking marker for provisional cast-on.
4 very fine stitch markers (one in a contrast color) to mark decreases without creating gaps (knotted loops of fine yarn work nicely).
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
36 sts/52 rows = 4"/10cm, after wet blocking and steam pressing.