Description
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Zircon Beanie. This graphic beanie uses the stranded colourwork knitting technique and comes in three style options and 3 sizes.
The stranded colourwork pattern is worked over a 6-stitch, 20-round repeat. In the four-colour beanie, the background is worked in three colours. In the three-colour beanie, the background is worked in two colours. In the two-colour beanie, the background is worked in a single colour.
The beanie is worked from the bottom edge, beginning with a K2, P2 rib band.
The colourwork pattern can be worked from the chart or the written instructions.
The Zircon Beanie requires intermediate knitting skills.
To fit approx head size child (small adult, large adult)
circumference approx 43 (48, 53) cm/17 (19, 21) ins
depth approx 21 (22, 23) cm/8¼ (8¾, 9) ins
Choose a size that will stretch to fit your head.
It is intended to be worn with approx 2-5cm/¾-2ins negative ease.
Yarn Used: 8 ply/DK weight yarn
Two-colour beanie
Main Colour (M): approx 95 (125, 155) metres/104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colour (C): approx 45 (50, 55) metres/49 (55, 60) yards
Three-colour beanie
Main Colour (M): approx 95 (125, 155) metres/104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colour 1 (C1): approx 30 (35, 40) metres/33 (38, 44) yards
Contrast Colour 2 (C2): approx 15 (16, 17) metres/16 (18, 19) yards
Four-colour beanie
Main Colour (M): approx 95 (125, 155) metres/104 (137, 170) yards
Contrast Colours 1, 2 and 3 (C1, C2 and C3): approx 15 (16, 17) metres/16 (18, 19) yards of each colour
Add approx 45 metres/49 yards extra for pompom.
Needles and notions
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one each 3.25mm/US 3 and 4.5mm/US 7 circular needles both 40cm/16ins long
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set of 4mm/US 6 double-pointed needles for crown
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stitch marker and yarn needle
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pompom maker if desired
Tension
After blocking, the tension required is 25 sts and 28 rows to 10cm/4ins over colourwork patt, worked in rounds using 4.5mm needles.