531 – Polar Bill Cap Pattern

Multi-Sized Pattern for Adults & Kids:  Sizes XS - XL    Size Chart

Skill Level:  2, Easy

An easy-to-sew pattern to make two styles of a billed polar fleece cap to keep warm in the cold weather.  The Neckwrap Cap is a longer style that combines the look of a billed cap with the cozy warmth of a neck scarf;  the front closes with velcro.  The Earflap Cap has flaps around the ears for cold weather protection; and earflaps can be folded up when not needed.  

Suggested Fabrics:
Fleece Fabric:  PolarTec 200, 300, or Windblock, or any fleece that is not jersey and has stretch.
NOTE: Cap Fabric MUST have crosswise stretch for proper sizing.
Bill Lining Fabric: Any lightweight woven fabric, especially coated nylon
Bill Stiffener:  Veltex or foam-backed interfacing. 
Stretch Binding:  4-way stretch nylon/lycra.

Fabric Requirements, 60" (150cm) wide fabric; All Sizes:
Fleece Fabric:  1/4 yd (.23cm) for Earflap Cap; 1/2 yd (.46m) for Neckwrap Cap
Bill Lining Fabric: 1/4 yd (.23cm)
Bill Stiffener Fabric:  1/4 yd (.23cm)
Stretch Binding: 1/4 yd (.23cm)
NOTE:  You can make two hats of any size and either style out of 1/2 yd of fleece fabric and yardage required for other fabrics.

Notions: 
Thread; Earwrap Cap only: 1/8 yd (.12m) 3/4" hook & loop.

For more pattern details, go here 531 (PDF).

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