Knit a feminine beanie with a lacy textured rib with Cotton-ease. It is breathable and a great fashion statement for all kinds of weather.
SKILL LEVEL: Easy +
SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference 21½ in. (55 cm), unstretched. Beanie will stretch to fit a range of sizes.
CORRECTIONS: None
GAUGE:17 sts + 24 rows=4 in. [10cm] in Stockinette st worked in the round (knit all rnds). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
K2, p2 Ribbing (worked in the round)
Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Rnd 2 for k2, p2 Ribbing
BEANIEBeginning at crown, cast 6 sts onto 1 double pointed needle.
K into front and then back of each st (increase made) – 12 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles. Join, being careful not to twist
sts. Place marker for beginning of rnd.
Rnd 1: Knit.
Rnd 2: *K1, k into front and then back of next st; rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Rnd 4: *K2, k into front and then back of next st; rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 5: Knit.
Rnd 6: *K3, k into front and then back of next st; rep from * around - 30 sts.
Continue in this manner to increase on every other rnd, having 1 more st between increases, until you have a total of 90
sts.
Next Rnd: K, decrease 2 sts evenly spaced around – 88 sts.
Begin Grunge Lace PatternRnds 1 and 3: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: *Yo, k2tog, p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 4: *k2tog, yo, p2; rep from * around.
Rep last 4 rnds 3 more times, then work 6 rnds of k2, p2 Ribbing.
Bind off.
FINISHINGWeave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCESk = knit p = purl
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)