The Vivian Cap

I've never crocheted a cap before and I decided that it was way past time. I wanted something funky but most of the cap patterns I've seen have seriously been lacking. I managed to find a pattern called "The Vivian Cap" by Christine Gregory on Ravelry.com that looked pretty cool...so I decided to give it a whirl. I made the cap with Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice. I'm not sure what the exact name of the color is but it's in the purple family. I used a 6.0 mm hook. The pattern consist of puff stitches in the round and a visor is added in SC. The pattern was very easy to follow with a step-by-step set of instructions for beginners and a simplified set of instructions for the more advanced. There is a gauge check on Rnd 8-about half way through the cap. When I reached the gauge point my gauge was off. It was about a half inch wider than the pattern called for. I figured since I have a BIG HONKIN' head that it would probably be fine to continue on and not correct it. I was wrong. The cap ended up more like a beanie with a visor and less like the intended shape. I mean, it's still cute and it's still wearable but it's not exactly what I was going for.


Here is how it is intended to look:







Here is how mine turned out:


















Not bad, but not perfect either. I've already started another one-this time my gauge is correct. I'll definitely post pics once it's finished to show the difference that it makes. This pattern from start to finish took about 3-3 1/2 hours to finish. It only took one skein of yarn. Therefore, I consider this to be a perfect pattern...INSTANT GRATIFICATION!!! That's what I'm talking about! I think this would make a super cool gift for someone or just to use up a random skein of yarn you have sitting around the house. Any worsted weight yarn would do. If you're interested in purchasing the pattern it is available here:
http://whitepawcrafts.blogspot.com/2008/06/vivian-cap.html
Check her out! She's got some awesome cap patterns! I plan to buy them all. Hat making might be my new thing!!!