Shady

(Ribbed with a Twist) Beanie

Technique used: Knit

Sizes:

Men's S/M (L/1X)

Finished Measurements:

Beanie measures approximately 16 1/2 (17 1/2)"/42 (44.5cm) circumference, unstretched.
Note: Beanie will stretch to fit 22 (24)"/56 (61cm) circumference.

Materials:

NaturallyCaron.com 'Country' (75% Microdenier acrylic/25% merino wool; 3oz/85g, 185yds/170m skein)
3oz (A), 3 oz (B)
Shown in: #0024 Black (A); #0020 Loden Forest (B)
One U.S. size 10 (6mm), 16"/40cm long circular needles
One U.S. size 10 (6mm), set of double-pointed needles (dpns)
Stitch marker
Yarn needle

GAUGE

In Rib Pattern (slightly stretched), 18 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm.

STITCHES USED

K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts)
Round 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Round 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts, as they appear.
Rep Rnd 2 for K2, p2 Rib.
Rib Pattern (multiple of 4 sts)
Rounds 1 and 2: Work in K2, p2 Rib.
Round 3: *RT, p2; repeat from * around.
Round 4: Work in K2, p2 Rib.
Repeat Rounds 1–4 for Rib Pattern.

SPECIAL TERM

RT: Right Twist—K2tog but do not slip st off needle, insert right needle between these 2 sts and knit the first st again, slip both sts off needle.

BEANIE

Ribbing

With circular needle and 2 strands of A held tog, CO 76 (80) sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Place a marker (pm) for beginning of round.
Work in K2, p2 Rib until piece measures 2"/5cm from beginning.
Change to one strand each of A and B held tog.
Continue in K2, p2 Rib until piece measures 5 (5 1/2)"/12.5 (14cm) from beginning.

Begin Rib Pattern

Change to 2 strands of B held tog.
Rounds 1 and 2: Work in K2, p2 Rib.
Round 3: *RT, p2; repeat from * around.
Round 4: Work in K2, p2 Rib.
Rounds 5–8: Repeat Rounds 1–4.

Shape Crown

Note: Change to dpns when necessary.
Round 1:*K2tog, p2; repeat from * around—57 (60) sts.
Round 2: *K1, p2; repeat from * around.
Round 3: *K1, p2tog; repeat from * around—38 (40) sts.
Rounds 4 and 5: *K1, p1; repeat from * around.
Round 6: *K2tog; repeat from * around—19 (20) sts.
Round 7: *K2tog; repeat from * to last 1 (0) sts, k1 (0)—10 sts.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining sts. Pull tight and secure.

FINISHING

Using yarn needle, weave in ends.