Northward Cap Pattern

The Design

“We’ve got you(r ears) covered!”

Whether the weather is blustery, damp, or snowy (or all three!) this hat is guaranteed to keep your ears well-guarded. With a clever construction, the two comfy flaps rest on either side of your head while the edge dips lower in the back to keep the wind and snow off your neck. We’ve played with braided ties with tasseled tips and knitted I-cord ties!

We knit a version of the Northward Cap in the wonderful plushness of Wool and the Gang’s Alpachino Merino and another in the insulating fluff of Rowan Brushed Fleece.

This 2-page pattern includes:

• Instructions for finishing and blocking your piece
• Guidance on creating braided and I-cord ties
• Full color photography by Laura Gehring

See how we’ve used this pattern!

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Small (Medium, Large); approx. 19 (20½, 22)”/48 (52, 56)cm circumference.

YARN
Approx. 105 (110, 130) yds/96 (100, 119)m chunky-weight yarn.
Plus 10 yds/10m of contrasting chunky-weight yarn for optional charted colorwork or duplicate stitch embroidery.

Shown in 1 (1, 2) skein(s) Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino (100g, 110 yds/100m each) in Color Espresso Brown; plus 1 (1, 1) skein (or 10 yds/10m) in Color Ivory White for optional chart rows.

Shown in 1 (1, 2) skein(s) Rowan Brushed Fleece (50g, 115 yds/105m each) in Color 271 Fog.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 10 (6mm) 16″/40cm circular and double-points, or size to obtain gauge.
6 locking stitch markers, one in a contrasting color.
Darning needle and crochet hook, for finishing.

GAUGE
Approx. 14 sts = 4″/10cm in stockinette stitch in the round, after blocking.