Learn to Knit Your First Cap, Parts 1-4

To purchase this pattern, visit:
http://verypink.com/2011/04/07/learn-to-knit-your-first-cap/

So you've knit a scarf or two - what now? Time to "move beyond the rectangle"! This cap is a great project for knitters who are ready to begin knitting shapes. The pattern used in this video is available for purchase and download here:
http://verypink.com/2011/04/07/learn-to-knit-your-first-cap/

Part 1: Introduction on getting started on the cap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-U1ibvd3_c

Part 2: Working the cast-on and ribbing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-U1ibvd3_c#t=1m27s

Part 3: Working the decreases and switching to DPNs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-U1ibvd3_c#t=5m56s

Part 4: Finishing cap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-U1ibvd3_c#t=10m44s

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• learn to knit a hat
• learn to knit a cap
• knit
• purl
• ribbing
• double pointed needles
• dpns

[BubblePopMystery]

@verypinkknits do you have a video for magic loop?

[verypinkknits]

@BubblePopMystery Yes - I have a video called "Learn to Knit Magic Loop Socks" that teaches sock techniques, as well as magic loop.

[BubblePopMystery]

what happens if your circular needles are too long? mine is the perfect size, but, the plastic in the middle is too long... Do I continue knitting or do i have to buy a shorter one because I don't know how to purchase a shorter one

[verypinkknits]

@BubblePopMystery You can use the "magic loop" method to knit a smaller circumference on needles that are too long. But I really encourage you to buy 16" needles if you plan on knitting more hats. It really makes things so much easier.

[BubblePopMystery]

how many cast ons for each size?

[verypinkknits]

@BubblePopMystery All of the information you need to knit the cap is available in the written pattern. To purchase and instantly download your copy, just follow the link below the video in the video description field. Sorry - YouTube won't let me give you a direct link here in the comments. Good luck!

[minnieclips]

That was so cool this is my next project after the log cabin blanket.

[verypinkknits]

@ryandky100 Since most of the hat is knit in a tube, you have to use circular and double-pointed needles to make this cap. When you're using regular (straight) needles, you can only make a flat piece, not a tube. Hope that helps!

[ryandky100]

CAN I JUST USE REGULAR NEEDLES INSTEAD OF DOUBLE POINTED????

[verypinkknits]

@sydbap21 If you're familiar with using the magic loop method - yes, that will work just fine!