The Vesper Nightcap machine knitting pattern has a vintage stocking cap silhouette updated with shimmering beads and a playful faux fur pom. It’s a fabulous accessory against winter’s chill, a glam topper for evening celebrations—ideal for those looking to make a stylish machine knit hat using a mid gauge knitting machine. The Vesper Nightcap is as fun to knit as it is to wear!

SIZES
• Toddler: 18” (46 cm)
• Child: 20” (51 cm)
• Tween: 22” (56 cm)
• Adult Small: 23” (58 cm)
• Adult Large: 24” (61 cm)

GAUGE
39 sts and 58 rows = 10in/25 cm in stockinette stitch at main tension, blocked

EQUIPMENT + NOTIONS
• Mid Gauge knitting machine (6.5mm), sample made on an LK150
• Beads
• Small latch tool
• Faux fur pom pom
• Tapestry needle

YARN
Brown Sheep Lanaloft (100% wool, 720 yards/cone, 1 lb/cone; 685 meters/cone, 454 grams/cone, Worsted Weight)
One color: 6 oz/282 yards, 178 grams/256 meters in Manor Gray in Adult Small. Available on a cone or a ball.

STITCHES + TECHNIQUES
Stockinette/jersey, beading, decreasing, ribbing, blocking, seaming, sewing

DIGITAL DOWNLOAD INCLUDES:
• A clearly written knitting pattern
• Schematic with measurements
• Bead placement chart
• Detailed modification tips for different gauges and yarns
• Beading video tutorial

The Vesper Nightcap machine knitting pattern offers a rewarding project for adventurous beginners. Specifically created for worsted weight wool and mid-gauge knitting machines, it presents a satisfying challenge.

For best results, pair the pattern with Brown Sheep Lanaloft—a 100% wool yarn spun in the USA. Made with minimal processing, this high-quality yarn supports sustainable farming practices and small American mills, making it an ideal choice for eco-conscious crafters.