K4OT Update and Free Kris' Kap "Recipe"

A Posh original--Kris' Kap--modeled by a very reluctant friend of Posh

Drum roll, please: The Denver Public Library's Knitting for Our Troops Caps Project has brought in 10,358 helmet liner hats--so far!

The project continues with hats rolling into the library on an ongoing basis. The project has even spread to stitchers in Savannah, Ga.

We had a blast at Posh, with tons of knitters and crocheters coming and going throughout the Jan. 23-24 weekend marathon. Overall, we donated almost 190 hats to the cause.

If you want to knit a few more lids for the troops, check out Kris' Kap Recipe, designed by our very own Kris R. This one is knit in Aslan Trends low-impact, head-friendly Ecolana, an irresistable blend of alpaca and merino. The all-natural colors are totally dude-approved.

Once again, thank you all for your participation!

Kris' Kap Recipe

Materials: Worsted Weight yarn and US size 7 or 8 needles

CO 96 stitches.

Work 1- 1.5 inches in k2p2 rib, then work stockinette until hat is 5” from CO edge, or desired length.

Decrease as follows:

1. K10 K2tog
2. Knit all even rows.
3. K9 K2tog around.
5. k8 k2tog around.
7. k7 k2tog around.
9. k6 k2tog around.
11. k5 k2tog around.
13. k4 k2tog around.
15. k3 k2tog aorund.
17. k2 k2tog around.
19. k1 k2tog around.
21. k2tog around.

Use tapestry needle to weave yarn through remaining stitches. Weave in all ends.

Enjoy!