Star Blossom Cap

The Star Blossom Cap is a crocheted cap featuring a beautiful textured stitch pattern, a structured brim, and an adjustable fit at the back. The pattern includes two versions: a lighter summer cap and the Star Blossom Winter Cap, which has a warmer, slightly beret-inspired look. Both versions are based on the same construction, with a few differences along the way and different yarn weights used for the main part of the cap. Skill level: Intermediate Pattern languages: English (US terms) and Norwegian Size: One size. The fit can be adjusted using the adjustment strap. Crochet Hooks Summer version: 4 mm (G-6), or size needed to obtain gauge. Winter version: 7 mm for the main part of the cap and 4 mm for the edging and brim. Yarn & Yarn Requirements – Summer Version DK / light worsted (Light / Weight 3, 8 ply) 2 skeins × 110 m (120 yd) Approx. 181 m (198 yd) used. Suggested yarns: Sandnes Garn Line, DROPS Belle, DROPS Muskat, Scheepjes Cotton Create, Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8, or Hobbii Rainbow Cotton 8/8. Yarn – Winter Version For the main part of the cap: If using a single strand: Chunky / Bulky (Weight 5, 12 ply). Suggested yarn: DROPS Melody, or check YarnSub for suitable alternatives. For my version, I used two strands held together: Yarn 1: DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk (25 g / 140 m) Yarn 2: Woolevo Soft Merino (50 g / 105 m) or DROPS Merino Extra Fine (50 g / 105 m) This combines a worsted / aran (Medium / Weight 4, 10 ply) yarn with a DK / light worsted (Light / Weight 3, 8 ply) yarn. Yarn 2 is the same yarn weight as the yarn used for the summer cap. For the edging and brim: DK / light worsted (Light / Weight 3, 8 ply) – the same yarn weight as used for the summer cap. I used Woolevo Soft Merino, which is one of the two yarns held together for the main part of the cap. Yarn requirements for the winter version: Yarn 1: 130 m (142 yd) / approx. 24 g of DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk – used for the main part of the cap only. Yarn 2: 238 m (260 yd) / approx. 113 g of Woolevo Soft Merino. The Pattern Includes * Written instructions * Photo tutorials for the first 3 rounds, as well as additional photo guidance throughout the pattern * A link to a video tutorial showing how to work the treble crochet stitches used in the pattern * Stitch charts/diagrams * Information about yarn requirements, gauge, and more The main stitches used are treble crochet (tr) and slip stitches (sl st).