Knitting pattern for Winter Pastel Cap by Pastelkollektivet
Here the cap is worked in Önling No 15, No 10 and No 12, which is a strand of merino, one strand of silk-mohair and one strand of wool/cotton held together. The result is a soft and warm cap, and with the different strands of yarn, there is great opportunity to play with colors, to get an interesting color profile.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.Sizes: 1 (2)
Size 1 works for a head measuring 56 cm or less (1) and size 2 works for a head measuring more than 56 cm (2)
Measurements:
The cap measures 14 (16) cm measured from the toppen and down to the bottom edge, when lying flat. The circumference of the cap is approx 52 (54,5) cm , when it is tied tightly. It is adjustable, as it is tied around the head with an i-cord chain.
Materials:
Col A. 1 strand of Önling No. 15 – 100 % Merino wool, 50 g / 175 m: 50 (50) g
held together with
Col B: 1 strand of Önling No. 10 – 70 % Mohair, 30 % Silk from Önling 25 g / 210 m: 25 (25) g
held together with
Col C: 2 strands of Önling No. 12 – 55 % wool, 45 % cotton from Önling 115 g / 800 m: 1 (1) cones
The cap is worked with 4 strands held together throughout.
Colors: The cap on the images on this page is worked in the following colors:
Önling No 15 Ice blue (1036),
Önling No 12 Light blue (11)
No 10 Tea green (3211)
Recommended needles: 4 mm circular needle (40 and 60 and/or 80/100 cm)
Gauge: 22 sts x 28 r in rib (knit 3, purl 2) on needle no. 4,5 mm = 10 x 10 cm after wash.
Procedure: The cap is worked in stockinette sts with 4 strands of yarn held together. The crown and the brim are worked separately followed by attaching the knitted brim to the crown. You will need a curved brim. This model fits a standard brim - see measurements on the last page of the pattern. I found a cap in a secondhand store, tore it open, and used the curved brim from it.
About Pastelkollektivet:
The designeren behind 'Pastelkollektivet' is Lærke Back, and you can follow her og and her knitted projects on Instagram - search for Pastelkollektivet. One of Lærkes recent designs have been published in the book 52 Weeks of Easy Knits, published by Laine.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Pastel winter cap by Pastelkollektivet, knitting pattern
Knitting pattern for Winter Pastel Cap by Pastelkollektivet
Here the cap is worked in Önling No 15, No 10 and No 12, which is a strand of merino, one strand of silk-mohair and one strand of wool/cotton held together. The result is a soft and warm cap, and with the different strands of yarn, there is great opportunity to play with colors, to get an interesting color profile.
The pattern is a PDF file. Immediately after purchase you will be able to download the pattern directly from the purchase confirmation page. You will also receive an e-mail with a link to your pattern, and the pattern will be available here at the site via your personal account - so remember to create an account :-) Read more about digital knitting patterns here.Sizes: 1 (2)
Size 1 works for a head measuring 56 cm or less (1) and size 2 works for a head measuring more than 56 cm (2)
Measurements:
The cap measures 14 (16) cm measured from the toppen and down to the bottom edge, when lying flat. The circumference of the cap is approx 52 (54,5) cm , when it is tied tightly. It is adjustable, as it is tied around the head with an i-cord chain.
Materials:
Col A. 1 strand of Önling No. 15 – 100 % Merino wool, 50 g / 175 m: 50 (50) g
held together with
Col B: 1 strand of Önling No. 10 – 70 % Mohair, 30 % Silk from Önling 25 g / 210 m: 25 (25) g
held together with
Col C: 2 strands of Önling No. 12 – 55 % wool, 45 % cotton from Önling 115 g / 800 m: 1 (1) cones
The cap is worked with 4 strands held together throughout.
Colors: The cap on the images on this page is worked in the following colors:
Önling No 15 Ice blue (1036),
Önling No 12 Light blue (11)
No 10 Tea green (3211)
Recommended needles: 4 mm circular needle (40 and 60 and/or 80/100 cm)
Gauge: 22 sts x 28 r in rib (knit 3, purl 2) on needle no. 4,5 mm = 10 x 10 cm after wash.
Procedure: The cap is worked in stockinette sts with 4 strands of yarn held together. The crown and the brim are worked separately followed by attaching the knitted brim to the crown. You will need a curved brim. This model fits a standard brim - see measurements on the last page of the pattern. I found a cap in a secondhand store, tore it open, and used the curved brim from it.
About Pastelkollektivet:
The designeren behind 'Pastelkollektivet' is Lærke Back, and you can follow her og and her knitted projects on Instagram - search for Pastelkollektivet. One of Lærkes recent designs have been published in the book 52 Weeks of Easy Knits, published by Laine.
Proper Care and Washing for Your Wool Knits – Make Them Last Longer
Wool garments can last for years, but they need proper care. Washing is one of the main culprits of wear on knitwear. Luckily, wool contains lanolin, which has a self-cleaning effect, so you rarely need to wash your wool knits.
- Lanolin has a self-cleaning effect because it reacts with moisture and salt, helping to neutralize odors like sweat.
- Hang your wool clothes on a chair overnight – they’ll be fresh by morning. You can also hang them outside for a few hours in humid weather.
- Regularly comb your wool knits with a wool comb to remove pilling and fuzziness. This gives your tired knits a "facelift" and prolongs the time between washes.
Machine Washing Wool
While we generally recommend hand washing wool garments to maintain control over temperatures, agitation, etc., if you prefer machine washing, follow these recommendations:
- Only machine wash your wool, if you know your machine well; test its wool program before washing your favorite sweater.
- Ensure that the wool program washes and rinses at the same temperature (max 30°C). Large temperature fluctuations cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent contains enzymes that will gradually eat away at the wool, leading to holes. You might not see the damage immediately, but holes can appear after 15-25 washes.
- Spin your wool at no more than 400 RPM to avoid felting. Alternatively, use the 'rinse hold' option and roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove excess water.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Hand Washing Wool
- Ensure you wash and rinse in water of the same temperature – around 30°C. Large temperature differences cause wool to shrink and felt.
- Always use liquid wool detergent without enzymes. Regular detergent will damage the wool over time, eventually leading to holes.
- Gently press your woolen garment in soapy water, avoiding wringing or pulling during washing.
- Roll the clean knit in a dry towel to remove as much water as possible.
- Always dry wool flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing Önling No 12 and No 16
- Keep in mind that the yarn hasn't been washed before it was spun onto cones and sent to you.
- For the best results, soak the finished sweater in lukewarm water for at least two hours (longer is fine). This will help the yarn bloom, making it softer and fuller.
- After soaking, wash the sweater as you would wool knits.
Washing No 14
- Önling No 14 should be washed gently at a maximum of 30°C, for example on the wool program in the washing machine.
- It can be spun at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
Washing No 21
- Önling No 21 is colorfast and spun from linen and cotton, which can handle a gentle machine wash (max 30°C).
- Spin your knit at a maximum of 800 RPM.
- Avoid using a tumble dryer. Instead, dry your knit flat on a drying rack – preferably on a towel, and never in direct heat.
