Knitting - Knit a Traditional Watch Cap

Course intent

Every cold part of the world that needs to keep a head warm, has its own version of the Watch Cap. The silhouette of the modern cap was standardised by the US Navy in the mid-20th century. If you look at any film made after WWII or newsreels of the time, the archetypal cap appears, synonymous with biting winds and the high seas. The great thing about this cap, made in a multiple of 6 sections, is that you can make it as simple or as complicated as your skills allow. Its suitable for all genders and its simplicity is a thing of beauty that will be worn and cherished for years.

What will I learn?

You will learn to · cast on and knot 'in the round', using a traditional fully fashioned knit technique to shape the cap · experiment with different stitches: all or just some of the sections can be experimented with within the watch cap pattern

Who is this course for? Is there anything I need to know before joining?

This course is for improvers.

What do I need to bring to the first class? Will there be any extra costs?

You need to bring: · approx 190 metres of worsted weight yarn, ( all yarn will show the approximate length to weight of the ball of yarn). · One set of 5 double pointed needles or a 40cm, size 7, and a size 7 cable needle if you would also like to try cabling. · Scissors

What can I do when I finish the course?

You can continue to extend your knitting skills by trying more complicated versions of the cap and take further courses to gain more techniques as you improve.

Additional Information

We welcome learners with additional needs and disabilities. When you enrol, please let us know if you would like to discuss your extra support needs with a member of the Supported Learning Team who will then contact you as soon as possible. If you are enrolling within 10 days of the course start date, we may not be able to contact you before your first class.

How to enrol

Our courses are for adult learners aged 19 or over. If you are under 19, please call 0300 200 1044.

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