The Design

“A light, lofty, cozy classic!”

The Ribbed Watch Cap is a favorite Churchmouse Classic. The single rib texture exudes equal parts sailor savvy and skateboard cool! The tubular cast-on is nice and comfy and the nifty, mitred decreases make for a neat finish. And with a nice, deep cuff, it’s especially cozy!

We’ve knit this version of our classic watch cap in Kelbourne Woolens Cricket. This single-ply, authentic Irish tweed yarn is spun in County Donegal, Ireland, from 100% merino wool. A versatile, woolly, tweedy classic, Cricket makes the ribs of this cap crisp, lightweight, and springy—lucky indeed is the wearer!

The Details

FINISHED SIZE
Medium/Large: Approx. 10½"/27cm tall fits medium to large adult; 20–23"/51–58cm head.
Note: Watch Cap will also fit large child to medium adult (18–20"/46–51cm head), but will be slightly taller when worn.

YARN
1 skein Kelbourne Woolens Cricket (415 yds/380m each).
Or approx. 350 yds/320m of an equivalent fingering-weight yarn, including a 4"/ 10cm turn-up cuff.

Sample shown in Color 412 Navy.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 1 (2.25mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 0 (2mm) 16"/40cm circular, or one size smaller than gauge needle, for cast on.
1 yd/m smooth, contrasting fingering-weight waste yarn for tubular cast-on.
1 stitch marker for beginning of round.
4 locking markers for decrease rounds.
Blunt darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
44-48 sts/48-50 rounds = 4"/10cm in K1/P1, not stretched. Gauge may vary; ribbing should be springy.