Killick Cap

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Set sail with this classic ribbed Watchman’s Cap.

A Killick is another name for the rank of Leading Seaman in many Commonwealth navies. It’s also derived from the Old German word for anchor—the perfect description for this sailor-style beanie. As an advanced beginner project, this brim-up knit hat will be an anchor for many knitting skills to come.

Two-by-two ribbing knit in the round makes for a super-stretchy and forgiving hat design. A long rolled brim and raglan-style decreases create the shaping for clean lines. Whether you’re just starting out, or you’re simply looking for something quick-and-easy to knit, this watchman’s cap will soon be a “go-to” toque pattern in your arsenal. Get creative with stripe placements and yarn to make it uniquely yours!

PROJECT LEVEL: Easy

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Digital download includes:

PDF (standard) - best for printing or for sighted knitters
PDF (Screen Reader Accessible Large-Print) - best for Print Challenged knitters and reading on phones
EPUB (eBook) - best for anyone who wants reflowable, resizable text

See “Accessibility” for more information about file types.

About Design

Construction

Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Sizes

The age designations are an estimate. Dimensions are the head circumference, not the finished garment. See “Altering the Pattern” under Notes.

Small (Toddler & Child): 16.5 to 19 inches (or 42 to 48 cm)
Medium (Child & Youth): 18.5 to 21.5 inches (or 47 to 54.5 cm)
Large (Adult): 20.5 to 25 inches (or 52 to 63.5 cm)

Instructions for adjusting crown heights are also given.

Supplies

Yarn

SOLID-COLOURED VERSION:

1 (2, 2) balls worsted-weight yarn with 101 metres in 50 grams (or 110 yards in 1.76 ounces)

STRIPED VERSION:

Colour A: 1 (1, 2) balls worsted-weight yarn with 101 metres in 50 grams (or 110 yards in 1.76 ounces)

Colour B: 1 (1, 1) ball worsted-weight yarn (only small portion needed)

Approximate total yardages: 84 (120, 168) metres [or 92 (130, 183) yards]

Needles

4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles OR size needed to obtain gauge
Optional alternative: Circular needle of the same size if you prefer to use Magic Loop or Two Circulars method

Notions

Yarn needle
Six stitch markers

Gauge

20 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches (or 10 cm) square over stockinette stitch knit flat.

About Samples

Solid Grey Hat:

Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted, a worsted-weight plied 100% Peruvian Highland Wool that works up to 18 to 20 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) on size 4.0 to 5.5 mm (US size 6 to 9) needles.

Colourway: Onyx Heather
Size: Large

Striped Brown Hat:

Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted

Colourways: Amber Heather and Rooibos
Size: Small

Striped Green Hat:

Knit Picks Swish Worsted, a worsted-weight plied 100% merino Superwash wool with the same gauge, weight, and yardage as Wool of the Andes.

Colourways: Jade and Turmeric
Size: Medium

Striped Yellow Hat:

Patons Classic Wool Worsted, a worsted-weight plied 100% wool with 192 metres in 100 grams (or 210 yards in 3.72 ounces) that works up to 20 stitches over 4 inches (or 10 cm) on size 4.0 mm to 5.0 mm (US size 6 to 8) needles.

Colourways: Sunset Gold and Mercury
Size: Large

Techniques & Resources

Skills you will need:

All other stitches required are explained.

Techniques used:

Super-Stretchy Cast On
Knitting in the round using Magic Loop Method (one circular), two circular, and / or double-pointed needles

Included resources:

A comprehensive list of links to online tutorials on my website for necessary skills. Tutorials are screen-reader accessible, with instructions relayed fully in text, and also include videos and downloadable photo tutorials.
Full glossary
Schematic
Instructions for alterations

Publishing Information

Release Date: 2012

Most recent revision: July 2023

Publisher: My Secret Wish Publishing

Knitting pattern type: Multiple Design Options

Project type: Hat, Beanie, Toque

Page Count: 7

Page Count (Large Print): 31

ISBN (eBook0: 978-1-989800-63-8

ISBN (Bookmarked PDF): 978-1-989800-64-5

ISBN (Large Print SRA PDF): 978-1-989800-65-2

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE: This pattern is copyright My Secret Wish by Talena. Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To license the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.

Update History

September 2022:

Revised formatting of PDF to align with current template style. Clarified language where necessary. Converted PDF to be screen reader accessible.

July 25, 2023:

Updated URLs for new store and social links.
Created Large Print and ePUB versions.

You will get a ZIP (7MB) file

FAQs

Your instant download is a ZIP folder containing your pattern files.
If you need help unzipping and accessing your downloaded files, see the instructions on this page: Access Downloaded Files.
It is impossible to accept returns on digital items. However, I want you to be happy with your purchase, so if you are dissatisfied for any reason, please contact me and I will do my best to see that you are.
All Formats
Colour Blind Accessible: All text is black or very high-contrast, and no colour is used to relay pattern instructions.
Left-Handed Mirror Knitting Inclusive: Instructions are given in terms of hand dominance and working needles, not right and left hands.

Please check the pattern description to see which of the following apply to this design.
PDF (standard)
- This document can be navigated using bookmarks that link directly to various sections.
- All images have ALT-text descriptions.
- Fonts are embedded in the document, and it retains its original formatting.
- Any charts are also fully written out.
- Text uses minimal abbreviations to make the pattern easier to understand, and is written in plain language.
- Best for printing or sighted knitters.
PDF (Screen Reader Accessible Large-Print)
This document is a screen-reader-accessible PDF which can be read aloud using text-to-speech options and navigated via document headers. However, fonts may not be embedded and may display improperly. The document uses Verdana font at minimum 24 points. All text is in a single column and left-justified with no italics. Text uses plain language with no abbreviations.
All images have ALT-text descriptions. Any charts are also fully written out. If this pattern contains charts, they are at an appropriate scale for Large Print. If the chart is large and will need to be pieced from several pages, the chart will be available separately.
The document was tested using Adobe Reader on a PC and an Android phone.
Plain-Language EPUB
This document has been edited so text makes sense and flows smoothly when read aloud, and no abbreviations are used. Each section is bookmarked as a chapter. It can be read aloud by an eReader or the font can be resized using eReader settings. The pattern sections can be read straight through without having to return to earlier sections unless you need to refer to something such as a note, technique, or stitch explanation. All images have captions to explain context, but they are not necessary to understand the pattern. If the pattern includes charts, large-scale charts are also available in a separate Large-Print PDF, and all charted instructions are also written out.
EBooks are tested on a Windows PC (using the free Calibre e-reader, which you can get on their website here) and an Android phone using the Google Play Books app.
I’m here to help. If you have questions about this item or your transaction or you need pattern support, please contact me, and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. – Talena

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About My Secret Wish Knitting

Hi! I’m Talena Winters (a.k.a. the Yarn Mermaid).

I started My Secret Wish Knitting in 2010 to empower and delight knitting heroes like you who want to elevate your knitting and make magic with yarn. When I’m not concocting new yarn potion recipes, I’m creating story magic as a fantasy and romance author and fiction editor (at talenawinters.com). I live with my family and pets in the Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada, where sweater weather lasts at least nine months a year and my closest neighbours are bears and wood nymphs.

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