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Leaflet - Debra Kinsey - Link
Leaflet - Debra Kinsey - Link
This striking beanie is worked in a graphic stranded colourwork pattern that forms a linking pattern of circle motifs.
The colourwork pattern is worked over a 22-stitch, 12-round repeat. The colourwork pattern can be worked from the chart or the written instructions. There are two charts provided - one with a dark background and one with a light background. Work from the chart that matches your colours as it will be easier to follow the pattern.
It is knitted from the bottom-edge up in rounds, beginning with a 1 x 1 rib band. The beanie can be made with a turn-back brim or a 4cm-wide brim.
The Link Beanie requires intermediate knitting skills.
Finished measurements
To fit approx head size child (small adult, large adult)
circumference approx 37 (46, 55) cm/14½ (18, 21¾) ins
depth approx 18 (22, 22) cm/7 (8¾, 8¾) ins
If making with a double band it will add another 2cm/¾ins to the depth (when folded back).
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
8 ply/DK weight wool
Beanie with 4cm-wide single band
Main Colour (M): approx 65 (95, 110) metres/71 (104, 120) yards
Contrast Colour (C): approx 40 (55, 65) metres/44 (60, 71) yards
Beanie with 6cm-wide double band
Main Colour (M): approx 100 (150, 180) metres/109 (164, 198) yards
Contrast Colour (C): approx 40 (55, 65) metres/44 (60, 71) yards
Add approx 40 metres/44 yards of Contrast Colour 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 4.5mm double-pointed needles for crown
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4 stitch markers (ensure marker for the beg of rounds is a different colour)
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yarn needle
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pompom maker (optional)
Tension
After wet blocking, the tension required is 24 sts and 27 rows to 10cm/4ins over colourwork patt, worked in rounds using 4.5mm needles.