Description
This charming little cap has a truly flattering shape—perfect even for those who usually find caps tricky
to wear. It tends to suit most faces beautifully and adds a lovely vintage touch to any outfit.
Unlike many 1930s caps, which were often crocheted, this one is knitted, making it both unique and fun
to work up. The textured, ridged pattern is created simply by knitting two rows and purling two rows,
worked in the round—easy and effective! To finish the cap, a simple clip made from polished wood was
added to the centre front—just the right little detail to bring it all together.
About the Scarf
The matching scarf was originally designed to be short and neat, ideal for tucking into a coat collar. But
if you prefer a longer version, it’s very easy to adjust the length. It’s knitted in two pieces, using two
straight needles, so no fancy techniques needed.
Yarn & Texture
The original yarn used was called “Sea Urchin” knitting wool—a beige and white blend with little white
flecks that gave it a soft, slightly fuzzy tweed look. It added loads of character and warmth to the finished
set.
You’ll Need
✔️ Around 5 oz (142g) of “Sea Urchin” or a similar aran-weight, tweed-style yarn
✔️ A set of four No. 6 (5.0mm) double-pointed needles (Or just two of them, or
even straight needles if you’re not working in the round)
Tension / Gauge: 5 stitches per inch
The original yarn isn’t made anymore, but based on the description and gauge, something in the aran
weight range with a knobbly or tweedy texture would be a great substitute.
Choose How You Receive Your Pattern!
You can either: Order the printed version and have it mailed right to your door, perfect for adding
to your knitting collection. or opt for the PDF download if you’d like to get started right away! The
choice is yours—happy knitting!
