Sweet Winkie is a playful take on a traditional stocking cap. Worked sideways and finished with a picot edge, this design is sure to provide just the right amount of whimsy.

Yarn
115 (137, 162) yd/105 (126, 149) m
40yd/37m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in St.St.
DK weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 3.5mm/UK--/US4 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
3.5mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Julie Asselin Leizu DK (260yd/238m per 4oz/115g; 90% Merino, 10% Silk)

Shown in size 20in/50.75cm on model with 21in/53.25cm circumference head

Note
Fit is determined by row gauge – if your gauge differs, simply work more or fewer panels to achieve the desired size, or work a different sequence of panels. Points of adjustment are marked on the chart should you wish to make alterations to the depth.

Gauge
24 sts x 32 rows to 4in/10cm on 3.5mm needles over St.St.

Sizes
To fit size: 18 (20, 22) in/45.75 (50.75, 56) cm
Finished size: 16 (18, 20) in/40.75 (45.75, 50.75) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, short rows (w&t), provisional cast-on, kitchener stitch, basic lace (eyelets), picots

Pattern contents
Written & charted instructions; illustrated tutorial for Kitchener Stitch

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background. Charts are in greyscale and do not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Originally published December 2007, republished May 2020
PDF file size: 3.7MB
Product code: WW311GSSweetWinkie
Technical editors (over various editions): Mary Louise Quick, Tana Pageler, Heather Murray, Sharon Carter & Deb Bramham