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We used to have old, single pane windows in the house and though I certainly don’t miss the drafts, I do miss the intricate patterns of frost on the glass—stunningly beautiful and incredibly intricate! This cap doesn’t begin to do those patterns justice, but it is what was in my mind’s eye while working on these designs!
There are two sizes given, but additional sizes could be made using different yarn weights and needle sizes—smaller or larger gauges. Two colors are all you need, but if you have a favorite high contrast color, feel free to use it for the cast-on round and pompom!

SIZES: Adult Average, (Adult Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
19.7 (21.5) inch circumference
Length (adjustable): ~10.5 (11.5) inches, from cuff to top (with cuff folded over in half).
Fits heads measuring up to 21, (23) inches in circumference.
Changes to gauge or yarn weight, or adding length, may require extra yarn
GAUGE: (over blocked colorwork pattern)
26 sts and 30 rnds = 4 inches/10 cm
NEEDLES:
US Size 3 (3.25mm) needle(s) (or size needed to obtain gauge)
US Size 2.5 (3.0mm) needle(s) (or one size smaller than gauge needle)
Use your preferred method for working small circumferences in the round.
YARN: Sport-weight wool yarn
Sample is worked in Rauma Garn Finull (175m/50g)

Yards Required
SIZE Average Large
C1 (Dark) 175 200
C2 (Light ) 150 175
C3 (optional contrast) 80 90
(add extra yarn to C1 or C2 if making a pompom in that color—C3 includes yardage for the pompom)

NOTIONS: stitch marker, tapestry needle, optional pompom maker

SKILLS USED: working in the round, decreases (k2tog) using a chart, 2-color colorwork

The samples in grey and white are knit with Rauma Finull, a
lovely yarn I sourced here in the US at The Woolly Thistle, an on-line shop specializing in woolly wool. This is an affiliate link which generates a small commission for me at no additional cost to you!

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