shore

Shore is a ribbed watch cap with a subtle, Art Nouveau-inspired pattern of cascading diagonal cables. The allover ribbed texture gives this hat a snug but stretchy fit, and its understated, classic style flatters both men and women, making it a great gift knit.
This design is knit in the round, and includes an optional tubular cast on and two style variations for the ribbed brim. Version A is a modern beanie with a single brim, while Version B has a longer brim to be folded over and worn in the classic watch cap style.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS
This pattern is written in one size; both versions measure 19” circumference, blocked and unstretched, to comfortably fit average adult head sizes 20-23”. Version A measures 8 1/4” long, Version B measures 8 1/2” long as worn with 2 3/8” brim folded up (10 7/8” total length, unfolded).

MATERIALS
Version A: 165 yards (151 meters) of worsted weight wool or wool-blend yarn
Version B: 220 yards (201 meters) of worsted weight wool or wool-blend yarn
Sample shown is Version B, knit in Will-Ewe Farm Yarn Cormo (2-ply light worsted, 90% Cormo wool / 10% fine black wool).

GAUGE
32-stitch chart repeat measures 4 3/4” wide, blocked and unstretched
27 stitches x 30 rows = 4” square in 2x2 ribbing knit in the round, blocked and unstretched

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needle Size A (both versions):
One pair 16” circular needles and one set double-pointed-needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge (36”+ circular needle can be substituted for 16” circular and DPNs if using the Magic Loop method for working small circumferences in the round)
Recommended size: US 4 / 3.5 mm

Needle Size B (both versions):
One pair 16” circular needles one size smaller than gauge needle for tubular cast-on
Recommended size: US 3 / 3.25 mm

Needle Size C (Version B only):
One pair 16” circular needles two sizes smaller than gauge needle for brim fold rounds
Recommended size: US 2 / 2.75 mm

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate: Skills required for this pattern include casting on, knitting in the round, knitting cables, and decreasing. Instructions are provided for optional special techniques including tubular cast-on and cabling without the use of a cable needle.

PATTERN STYLE 
Instructions for cabled stitch patterns are provided in both charted and written form.

WHERE TO BUY
Shore can be purchased directly (via Payhip) using the “Buy Pattern” button above, as well as on Ravelry and Lovecrafts.