The Design

“A snug cap with a fun edge!”

It’s the finishing that makes the Pressed Rib Cap special! This cozy cap features simple, two-by-two ribbing that’s pressed flat to give the fabric a soft, elegant hand. The clean, classic look and finish has made it a perennial Churchmouse favorite. For this version, we decided to pop an accent color in a narrow band at the cap’s edge—just for fun! Next on our list, swapping the colors for a second hat!

We knit this Pressed Rib Cap in two, skein-dyed colors from Brooklyn Tweed Shelter! Worsted-weight and spun from 100% Wyoming-grown Targhee-Columbia fleece, Shelter is multi-talented. Not only does it produce beautiful stitch definition, it’s got a nice, lofty spring thanks to its woolen-spun nature—perfect for this woolly cap.

The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Cap: Approx. 16"/40cm around, not stretched. To fit 19–21"/48–53cm head.

YARN
1 skein main color (MC) and 1 skein contrast color (CC) of Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (140 yds/128m each). Or approx. 140 yds/128m total of an equivalent worsted-weight yarn plus 10 yds/m of a contrasting color.

Sample shown in colors Deep Dive (MC) and Pollen (CC).

With all the stunning colors Brooklyn Tweed has to offer, what else is there to do but add a bit of color to the edge of this cap. Swap colors for a second cap for you or a friend!

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
4 stitch markers (1 in a different color to designate beginning of round).
Darning needle to finish.
Blocking wires or lots of pins for pressing.

GAUGE
Approx. 30 sts = 4"/10cm in K2/P2 ribbing, not stretched.
Approx. 22 sts = 4"/10cm when pressed.