Caps for Good.Part 7

This cap reminds me a bit of the Michelin man. The  photos do not fully capture the textures. It's made with two yarns -- a shiny yarn for the tassel and stockinette areas, and a"drier" slub yarn for the "tires" and top.

The cap is worked in the round. The rolled edge that frames the face, takes advantage of stockinette's propensity to roll up on itself. The extra long tassel adds a stylish punch.

Pattern

Abbreviations, Gauge, Materials

K = knit
P = purl
P2tog = purl 2 stitches together

 Gauge: 6 stitches/inch

Yarn A for the "tires" and top. I used Hayfield Pretty Cotton (washable cotton, acrylic, nylon blend), a "dry" looking yarn.
Yarn B for "recessed" areas and the tassel. I used Patons South Pacific double knit acrylic, which has a bit of a sheen to it.

Size 8 needle for casting on
Size 4 double-pointed needles

Instructions

• Using Yarn A and a size 8 straight needle, cast on 66 stitches leaving a 6-inch tail. The large needle assures a nice stretchy edge.
• Move stitches to double-pointed size 4 needles. Working in-the-round, K 12 rounds.
• Yarn B. Knit 6 rounds.
• *Yarn A. K 1 round. P 3 rounds.
• Yarn B. K 3 rounds.*
• Repeat from * to * 3 more times. You will have the "roll-up tire" plus 4 additional "tires."
• Yarn A. K 1 round. P 1 round.
• Now the decreases begin. Each decrease round alternates with a round of solid purls.
• P2tog, P4. Repeat to end. 55 stitches. P next round.
• P2tog, P3. Repeat to end. 44 stitches. P next round.
• P2tog, P2. Repeat to end. 33 stitches. P next round.
• P2tog, P1. Repeat to end. 22 stitches. P next round.
• P2tog. Repeat to end. 11 stitches. P next round.
• P2tog 5 times. 6 stitches.P next round.
• Cut yarn leaving a 7-inch tail. Thread tail into a needle and pull through the remaining stitches.  Sew in loose ends. Make a tassel from Yarn B and sew in place.