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Do you know the feeling of starting a cap from a ball of leftovers and running out of yarn before the crown is finished? I do. As a result I designed “Karlchen” (German for “Charly”), a one ball cap knitted from the top downwards.

If you are running out of yarn – just come to an end. Knit the ribbing and bind off. It doesn’t really matter if the cap is an inch shorter – as long as you start at the crown!

The pattern is suitable for many different yarns; it explains the basic formula for a top - down cap.

I published this pattern last year in my German blog for free. Here is the translation.

Finished Size(s): from baby to adult XL
Skill Level: Intermediate
Yarn Used: most yarns, examples knitted in Noro Kureyon (1 ball) and Lang Tosca (1 ball)

I love self striping yarns and I like to keep my ears warm. It’s that simple.

The first idea was to give the colors and stripes of Noro Kureyon room to show their brightness – and that could be done best in a beret with it’s relatively large and flat surface.

Choosing a wheel shaped crown brings some straight lines and life into the coloring.