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Introducing the Daisy Sleep Cap Knitting Pattern: Stay Cozy and Stylish!
Are you searching for a cozy photo prop that is girly, soft, and lacy? Look no further than our delightful Daisy Sleep Cap knitting pattern! This captivating design blends The look of Daisy Bonnet with a sleep cap style hat, making it the perfect project for crafters of all skill levels.
The Daisy Sleep Cap features a charming daisy motif that adds a touch of elegance. Crafted with soft, fluffy yarn, this sleep cap will not only keep baby snug but also add a touch of vintage elegance.
You can showcase your creativity by selecting yarn colors that match your personal style or use classic neutral color palettes.. Whether you prefer muted pastels or vibrant shades, this versatile pattern allows you to customize your Daisy Sleep Cap to suit your preferences.
The best part? This pattern is completely free! We believe that everyone should have access to beautiful and affordable handmade items. So grab your knitting needles and dive into this wonderful project.
With its delicate daisy design and cozy feel, the Daisy Sleep Cap is not just a photo prop but also a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Imagine the joy on someone’s face when they receive a handmade sleep cap tailored specifically to their sweet baby.
So, what are you waiting for? Embrace the world of knitting and embark on a creative journey with our captivating “Daisy Sleep Cap” pattern. Cozy nights and stylish dreams await you!
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Happy knitting!
Materials and Info
Materials: appx 90-250yd dk weight yarn (I used Plymouth angora) and 20 or so yds of lace weight mohair (I used Rowan kidsilk haze), size 6 (4mm) dpn or size needed to obtain gauge), 4mm crochet hook for the crochet edge
Gauge: appx 5sts/inch Gauge is very important!
Sizes (appx finished head circumference) : newborn (13ins), 0-3mths (14 ins), 3-6mths (15ins), 6-12mths (16.5ins)
Daisy Sleep Cap Pattern
NEWBORN
Cast on 66 stitches in your dk weight yarn. Join in the round.
Work 3/4in of stockinette stitch.
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up mohair yarn.
LACE PANEL
Round 1 – knit across
Round 2 – [p5 wrapping your yarn 3 times with each st, p1] repeat [to] across
Round 3 – [yarn back, sl purlwise into the first wrap of each of the next 5 sts, wrap your yarn around these 5 stitches twice back to front (picture tutorial at the end of pattern), p1] repeat [to] across
Round 4 – purl across
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up dk yarn.
Work in stockinette st until your work measures 3ins from cast on edge.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k9] repeat [to] across (60st)
Round 2-6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k8] repeat [to] across (54st)
Round 8-12 – knit around
Round 13 – [k2tog, k7] repeat [to] across (48st)
Round 14-18 – knit around
Round 19 – [k2tog, k6] repeat [to] across (42st)
Round 20-24 – knit around
Round 25 – [k2tog, k5] repeat [to] across (36st)
Round 26-30 – knit around
Round 31 –[k2tog, k4] repeat [to] across (30st)
Round 32-36 – knit around
Round 37 – [k2tog, k3] repeat [to] across (24st)
Round 38-42 – knit around
Round 43 – [k2tog, k2] repeat [to] across (18st)
Round 44-48 – knit around
Round 49 – [k2tog, k1] repeat [to] across (12st)
Knit for a further 4ins. Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches top stitches together tightly. Tie a knot in the top.
EDGE
With your crochet hook and mohair yarn join yarn in first stitch on your cast on edge.
Sc, [skip 2 sts 5dc into next st, skip 2 sts, sc] repeat [to] across cast on edge.
Weave in ends.
0-3 MONTHS
Cast on 70 stitches in your dk weight yarn. Join in the round.
Work 3/4in of stockinette stitch.
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up mohair yarn.
LACE PANEL
Round 1 – knit across
Round 2 – [p6 wrapping your yarn 3 times with each st, p1] repeat [to] across
Round 3 – [yarn back, sl purlwise into the first wrap of each of the next 6 sts, wrap your yarn around these 6 stitches twice back to front (picture tutorial at the end of pattern), p1] repeat [to] across
Round 4 – purl across
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up dk yarn.
Work in stockinette st until your work measures 3.5ins from cast on edge.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k8] repeat [to] across (63st)
Round 2-7 – knit around
Round 8 – [k2tog, k7] repeat [to] across (56st)
Round 9-14 – knit around
Round 15 – [k2tog, k6] repeat [to] across (49st)
Round 16-21 – knit around
Round 22 – [k2tog, k5] repeat [to] across (42st)
Round 23-28 – knit around
Round 29 –[k2tog, k4] repeat [to] across (35st)
Round 30-35 – knit around
Round 36 – [k2tog, k3] repeat [to] across (28st)
Round 37-42 – knit around
Round 43 – [k2tog, k2] repeat [to] across (21st)
Round 44-49 – knit around
Round 50 – [k2tog, k1] repeat [to] across (14st)
Knit for a further 4ins. Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches top stitches together tightly. Tie a knot in the top.
EDGE
With your crochet hook and mohair yarn join yarn in first stitch on your cast on edge.
Sc, [skip 2 sts 5dc into next st, skip 2 sts, sc] repeat [to] across cast on edge.
Weave in ends.
3-6 MONTHS
Cast on 77 stitches in your dk weight yarn. Join in the round.
Work 3/4in of stockinette stitch.
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up mohair yarn.
LACE PANEL
Round 1 – knit across
Round 2 – [p6 wrapping your yarn 3 times with each st, p1] repeat [to] across
Round 3 – [yarn back, sl purlwise into the first wrap of each of the next 6 sts, wrap your yarn around these 6 stitches twice back to front (picture tutorial at the end of pattern), p1] repeat [to] across
Round 4 – purl across
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up dk yarn.
Work in stockinette st until your work measures 4ins from cast on edge.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k9] repeat [to] across (70st)
Round 2-6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k8] repeat [to] across (63st)
Round 8-12 – knit around
Round 13 – [k2tog, k7] repeat [to] across (56st)
Round 14-18 – knit around
Round 19 – [k2tog, k6] repeat [to] across (49st)
Round 20-24 – knit around
Round 25 – [k2tog, k5] repeat [to] across (42st)
Round 26-30 – knit around
Round 31 –[k2tog, k4] repeat [to] across (35st)
Round 32-36 – knit around
Round 37 – [k2tog, k3] repeat [to] across (28st)
Round 38-42– knit around
Round 43 – [k2tog, k2] repeat [to] across (21st)
Round 44-48 – knit around
Round 49 – [k2tog, k1] repeat [to] across (14st)
Knit for a further 4ins. Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches top stitches together tightly. Tie a knot in the top.
EDGE
With your crochet hook and mohair yarn join yarn in first stitch on your cast on edge.
Sc, [skip 2 sts 5dc into next st, skip 2 sts, sc] repeat [to] across cast on edge.
Weave in ends.
6-12 MONTHS
Cast on 84 stitches in your dk weight yarn. Join in the round.
Work 1in of stockinette stitch.
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up mohair yarn.
LACE PANEL
Round 1 – knit across
Round 2 – [p5 wrapping your yarn 3 times with each st, p1] repeat [to] across
Round 3 – [yarn back, sl purlwise into the first wrap of each of the next 5 sts, wrap your yarn around these 5 stitches twice back to front (picture tutorial at the end of pattern), p1] repeat [to] across
Round 4 – purl across
Cut yarn (leaving enough to weave in ends) and pick up dk yarn.
Work in stockinette st until your work measures 4.5ins from cast on edge.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k19] repeat [to] across (80sts)
Round 2-7 – knit around
Round 8 – [k2tog, k8] repeat [to] across (63st)
Round 9-14 – knit around
Round 15 – [k2tog, k7] repeat [to] across (56st)
Round 16-21 – knit around
Round 22 – [k2tog, k6] repeat [to] across (49st)
Round 23-28 – knit around
Round 29 – [k2tog, k5] repeat [to] across (42st)
Round 30-35 – knit around
Round 36 –[k2tog, k4] repeat [to] across (35st)
Round 37-42 – knit around
Round 43 – [k2tog, k3] repeat [to] across (28st)
Round 44-49 – knit around
Round 50 – [k2tog, k2] repeat [to] across (21st)
Round 51-56 – knit around
Round 57 – [k2tog, k1] repeat [to] across (14st)
Knit for a further 4ins. Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches top stitches together tightly. Tie a knot in the top.
EDGE
With your crochet hook and mohair yarn join yarn in first stitch on your cast on edge.
Sc, [skip 2 sts 5dc into next st, skip 2 sts, sc] repeat [to] across cast on edge.
Weave in ends.
Abbreviations and Tutorials
Stitch Key
K – knit
p – purl
w – wrap
sl – slip
K2tog – knit 2 stitches together
p2tog – purl 2 stitches together
Yo- yarn over
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
Tutorials
ROUND 3 TUTORIAL
LEFT HANDED
RIGHT HANDED
*NOTE: THIS TUTORIAL SHOWS THE 5 STICH DAISY STITCH. SOME SIZES US A 6 STITCH DAISY STITCH. BE SURE YOU ARE USING THE RIGHT NUMBER OF STITCHES FOR YOUR SIZE.*
Place your yarn to the back. Slip the first wrap only from the 5 3wrapped stitches, DROPPING THE NEXT 2 WRAPS from Round 2 purlwise (making a long stitch). Now wrap your yarn around the post of those long stitches twice, back to front. You will need to move your stitches from holding needle to working needle as you do this. Or you could place these 5 long stitched on a safety pin, stitch marker or cable needle and wrap around them. Your daisy is now formed. Bring your yarn to the front to purl your next stitch.
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