Faux Mistake Rib Watchman's Cap

"Mimic the look of the mistake rib knitting stitch pattern by combining stitches of different heights and working in the back loop. When crocheted with wool, this pattern creates a stretchy cap that can accommodate a range of sizes. Skills used Basic crochet stitches: chain, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Working in rows, working in rounds, decreasing, seaming, crocheting in back loop only Special stitch: invdec (written explanation provided in pattern)"

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge20 sts x 17 rows in pattern = 4" (10 cm) in pattern, pinned flat but unblocked. For best fit, always check your gauge.

Finished SizeNewborn (3-12 month old, 1-2 year old, 3-5 year old, 6-10 year old, Teen/Adult small, Adult medium, Adult large). See notes for measurements.

Materials List

• Molly Girl Yarn Chart Topper (100% superwash Merino wool, 3.5 oz/100 g, 220 yd/201 m) 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skeins in Chart Topper, or equivalent amount in any medium weight wool yarn. (I recently learned that Molly Girl discontinued the Chart Topper yarn. Her Rock Star yarn would be a great substitute.)
• US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
• Yarn needle.