Storm Beanie

$5.00

PDF Pattern includes:

Written explanation
Photo reference
Video link for technique

Difficulty: Intermediate

Storm beanie is a chunky winter beanie with a loose crown. This hearty accessory features wide two-color brioche ribbing brim, two-tone textured crown and flower shaped top tip.

Storm beanie is worked from bottom up in one piece.

SIZES

One Size

BEANIE MEASUREMENTS

Brim Circumference: 52 cm [20.5 inches]

Overall Length: 23 cm [9 inches]

SUGGESTED NEEDLES

6 mm [US 10] circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm [16 or 24 inches] )

7 mm [US 10.75] circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm [16 or 24 inches] )

OR required needle size to obtain gauge

SIZE GUIDE

Storm beanie is designed to have a comfortable wearing ease with a high loose crown to style. Fit head circumference 54-60 cm [21.25-23.5 inches].

KNITTING DENSITY

In 2-color brioche using 7 mm [US 10.75] needles

10 sts x 26 rounds (13 knit stitches in brioche stitch) = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

In 2-color slip double seed stitch using 7 mm [US 10.75] needles

12 sts x 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 inches]

SUGGESTED MATERIALS

Color A (Icy Blue):

100 m. Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB11

Color B (Cream):

100 m. Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB1

Knit the beanie with 1 strand of fleck bulky.

Approx. 1 m of knitting elastic

Yarn Alternatives

1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn would be a good choice

1 strand of worsted to aran weight yarn with 1 strand of fingering weight yarn held together