November 21, 2011
Handspun Seaman's Cap for Dave

Well - looks like it's Seaman's Caps for everyone :)

I took the hat order from Dave - needed to be warm - cover ears, but not itchy on ears and forehead, enough head space so he doesn't need to stretch it down. I gave him fiber options and he picked this deep rich Spirit Trails Mixed BFL.

Spun it into thickish singles and decided on a regular 3 ply for warmth and muted colors.

3.2 ounces/111 yards of aran weight yarn and a little bit of chain plied leftovers (which become important!)

The only problem is that even with the softness of BFL, I knew it would be slightly itchy on his ears forehead, so decided to add a band of handspun cashmere inside.

47 grams/ 150 yards of 2 ply fingering weight cashmere

Hmmm - it fits me too!

Pattern: Seaman's Cap by Brenda Zuk - Ravelry Link
Yarn: 3.2 ounces of Handspun Spirit Trails Mixed BFL regular 3 ply (aran weight) and 1.4 ounces Handspun Ashland Bay Cashmere held doubled.
Size: 90 stitches
Needles: cast on with US7 - knit entire cap with US6
Notes: Knit ribbing for 3 1/2" then added 2 1/4" band of ribbed cashmere followed by 2 more rows of ribbed BFL - then continued in stockinette for 2 1/2" before starting decreases.

I LOVE the idea of knitting in a band of cashmere (held this yarn doubled) for softness and extra warmth!

Here's where that tiny bit of chain plied yarn came in handy - thank goodness!!

and on the very serious intended recipient who really likes his new hat!

Today I'm washing some pure Merino fleece - so naturally beautiful!

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