This beanie features two color slip-stitch colorwork! It is such a fun introduction to this technique if you’re a beginner, and a chance to play around with any two color yarn combo.
Materials
50 grams each of any two colors of DK/light worsted weight yarn. Sample uses KnitPicks Capra DK.
Size 6 (4.00 mm) circular needles, suitable for the method of your choice
Scissors and a yarn needle
Ruler to check gauge
Stitch marker suitable for knitting in the round
Gauge
9 stitches and 12 rounds = 2 inches in stockinette stitch worked in the round
Abbreviations
CO: cast on
MC: main color
CC: contrast color
k: knit
p: purl
sl: slip
pm: place marker
beg: beginning
ea: each
st(s): stitch(es)
k2tog: knit two stitches together
*...*: repeat the instructions in the asterisks
Helpful Tutorials
Closing the top of a beanie:
Sizing Notes
This pattern is designed to fit baby-adults and distributed into four sizes that are written as S(M, L, XL). Each size measures approximately 16(18, 20, 22) inches when finished. Each size will fit many heads, so I recommend choosing the size that best suits your negative/positive ease preferences.
Pattern Notes
Find the yarn featured in this pattern here.
You can use any method you would like to work in the round. I personally prefer using a 16” circular needle, then switching to magic loop/DPNs for the crown of the beanie.
This beanie is designed to be a bit slouchy, but instructions are provided if you would like to alter this.
Always slip stitches purl-wise, with the yarn in the back.
Brim
Using MC
CO 72(81, 90, 99) sts using the long tail cast on method, and pm to mark the beg of ea round.
Rounds 1-8(10, 12, 14)
*k1, p2* around
Body
Round 1 (MC)
k all sts
Round 2 (CC)
*sl1, k2* around
Repeat Rounds 1-2 until the beanie measures 6(7, 8, 9) inches from the cast on edge. If you would like your beanie to be less/more slouchy, simply work less/more repeats.
Crown
Rounds 1, 3, 5 (MC)
k all sts
Round 2 (CC)
*sl1, k2tog* around.
Round 4 (MC)
*k2tog* around.
Round 6
*k2tog* around. 16(18, 20, 22) sts
Finishing
Cut yarn, and weave through rem sts with the tail. Refer to this tutorial if needed.
Most hats are fine without blocking, since they will naturally shape to fit the recipient’s head over time. However, feel free to spritz the beanie, and place it on a head form to shape.
Lastly, enjoy and show off your beautiful new beanie, or gift it to someone special. If desired, share it on Instagram using the #thegracefultangle and tag @thegracefultangle!
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Until next time,
Amy Kate
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