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a cool cap – yarn and yarn alternatives
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Tools
- 3,5 mm circular needle, 40 cm, and 3,5 mm double-pointed needles. Stitch marker and tapestry needle.
- Gauge
- 24 sts × 31 rounds = 10 cm in ribbing with 6 knit and 6 purl stitches on 3,5 mm needles, after blocking.
Which yarn do you need for a cool cap? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. A unisex hat with wide ribbing in six knit and six purl stitches, knitted in the round from the bottom up. The dense fabric provides extra warmth, and the length allows the hat to be shaped and worn in different ways. Four sizes are available for children and adults, with the option of choosing a snugger or more relaxed fit.
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Yarn for a cool cap
Choose a size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.
1 (Child) = circumference with ribbing relaxed 35,5 cm, fully stretched 47,5 cm.
2 (Adult S/M) = circumference with ribbing relaxed 40,5 cm, fully stretched 54 cm.
3 (Adult M/L) = circumference with ribbing relaxed 45,5 cm, fully stretched 61 cm.
4 (Adult XL) = circumference with ribbing relaxed 51 cm, fully stretched 68 cm.
Choose a larger size for more relaxed ribbing or a smaller size for a snugger fit.
2 skeins
Colour: none selected
The designer’s own yarn suggestions
Park Williams also lists these yarns in the pattern. Choose one to update the calculations.
The pattern specifies Kelbourne Woolens Germantown – is not available in any shop right now, so we’re showing a yarn you can buy
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Where can I buy yarn for a cool cap?
Prices retrieved from shops 1 day ago. The price is for the cheapest colour – check with the shop.
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Weight
50 g
Length
108 m
You need
2 skeins
- HobbiiCheapest
from SEK 68 / skein · Fraktfritt över 299 kr
SEK 136
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- 2 × Copenhagen Fibers Merino
Estimated total cost: SEK 136 · all from Hobbii: SEK 136
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Alternative yarns for a cool cap
We only suggest yarns with a very similar gauge and length per gram – so your garment comes out the right size, even with a different brand.
Want the yarn to feel different?
Instead of Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
Always make a gauge swatch when substituting yarn. Our assessment of feel is based on fibre and spinning method – everyone experiences itchiness differently.
Frequently asked questions about yarn for a cool cap
How much yarn do I need for a cool cap?
- 1 (Barn): 1 skeins Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
- 2 (Vuxen S/M): 1 skeins Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
- 3 (Vuxen M/L): 1 skeins Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
- 4 (Vuxen XL): 2 skeins Kelbourne Woolens Germantown
Which yarn is used in a cool cap?
The pattern is written for Copenhagen Fibers Merino (main yarn). Gauge: 24 sts × 31 rounds = 10 cm in ribbing with 6 knit and 6 purl stitches on 3,5 mm needles, after blocking..
Can I use a different yarn for a cool cap?
Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Merino among our yarns is Copenhagen Fibers Merino (98% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.
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