A quick and easy crochet cap made with easy care and soft cotton. 100% natural yarn feels wonderful next to the skin making this cap a welcome and thoughtful gift during a difficult time. Shown in Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Stripes.

Handicrafter Cotton Stripes - Chemo Cap (crochet)

Skill Level
Easy

A quick and easy crochet cap made with easy care and soft cotton. 100% natural yarn feels wonderful next to the skin making this cap a welcome and thoughtful gift during a difficult time. Shown in Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Stripes.

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SIZES
To fit Child 5/8 yrs (Adult)

MATERIALS
Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton Stripes
(100 g/3.5 oz; 152 m/172 yds)
Child (Adult): 21732 (Pinky Stripes)
1 (2) ball(s)

Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

GAUGE
14 sc and 15 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

ABBREVIATIONS
www.bernat.com/glossary

INSTRUCTIONS
Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1. 6 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 18 sc.
4th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
5th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc) 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 30 sc.
Cont as established, inc 6 sts on every rnd to 48 (60) sts.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Next rnd: Ch 1. [2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 7 (9) sc] 6 times. Join with sl st to first sc. 54 (66) sts.
Cont in same manner, inc 6 sts on every following alt rnd to 60 (72) sts. Place marker at end of rnd.
Next rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures 4 (5½) ins [10 (14) cm].
Next rnd: Working from left to right instead of right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.