Burka Leaf Cap

4466500987_1ff9966254_zFrom the gracefully curving ribs to the lace leaves, this “Juliette” styled cap is beautiful without the beads. But add the beads and it shines out as something special.

You need to be an intermediate knitter as the pattern is knit in the round and charted with of YO’s between purl and knit stitches.

Full explanation and photo tutorial of crochet hook bead placement also included.

Sizes: Child (2 – 4 years) 16in, Small 18in, Medium 20in, Large 22in.4466499577_aba4c414c3_z

Materials:  130m, 145yds to 160m, 175yds 4-ply yarn, 3.0mm US #2.5 16in circ and dpn’s, 250 to 350 8/0 beads and 0.6mm crochet hook.  Approx. 2/3 of the beads are pre-strung and the rest are placed with a 0.6mm steel crochet hook.

Gauge:  29 st to 4in on a 3mm needle in stockinet.

 

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