Maegan's Beanie
A 'topper' to match Maegan's Scarf and Cowl. This yarn combines incredible softness with the comfortable warmth only a completely natural fiber gives. Cables add texture to the beanie's classic shape, while beaded detail frames the face.
YARN:
Colinton Light Fingering
PROJECT: SKILL LEVEL:
EQUIPMENT:
100% Australian Young Goat un-brushed mohair 1 x 50 gr skein (115yds/105m) Easy. Uses basic stitches and beading. Simple shaping. US Size 10 (6mm) circular knitting needles to work in the round US Size 10 (6mm) set of double pointed knitting needles US Size 8 (1.5mm) steel crochet hook sized to draw through bead Stitch marker NOTIONS: GAUGE: #36 x 3/o round silver lined glass beads 18 sts x 24 rows = 4" square
USE A LIFELINE:
An easy way to 'catch' dropped stitches! Run a fine thread through the stitches of a completed row.
diagram not to scale It takes just a few seconds. If disaster strikes, you only ever have to unravel back to the^lifeline'row and your stitches will be safe and easy to slip back onto the needle. Use a lifeline as often as you like and knit with confidence!
BEADINGANDSTITCHTECHNIQUES:
BK1 (Bead knit stitch): Pick up bead, sliding it onto the shaft of the crochet hook. Using hook, lift first stitch from left needle. Pull stitch through bead and return stitch (with bead on) to left needle. Knit stitch. BSL (Bead slip stitch): Pick up bead, sliding it onto the shaft of the crochet hook. Using hook, lift first stitch from left needle. Pull stitch through bead and slip (with bead on) to right needle. K1fb: Knit into front and back of stitch to create 2 sts. .OCKING INSTRUCTIONS: The best results are achieved by completing this ste The CO and BO will determine the finished dimensions. It is important that these widths are consistent particularly where symmetry is important. The knitting will slide and move due to the silky quality of the mohair. The structure you may be looking for will be in the CO and BO edges. Leave long tails at completion or on any knots and weave these in before washing. Knots have a tendency to loosen until after the wash process. Fill sink with lukewarm water. Dilute mild detergent solution before submerging garment and allow it to soak. We recommend using Unicorn Fiber Wash. Minimize agitation as this may felt the fibers. Rinse thoroughly under tap until suds are eliminated. If there is concern over residual dyes left in the yarn, we recommend adding some white household vinegar tc the wash water to complete dye absorption. We highly recommend adding a 10-minute soak in Unicorn Fiber Rinse solution diluted in cool water. It helps to remove static and protect the garment. Gently squeeze out excess water in a towel and proceed to block the garment. Stretch the CO and BO to the desired widths, and pin into place on dry towel. Use pins to create an even edge in between, and to stretch and hold any 'points' knitted along the edge. The stitching will become very smooth and even. Allow to completely dry before unpinning.
INSTRUCTIONS
Using doubled yarn, cast on 68 sts, using a very stretchy, loose method, to ensure hat edge will stretch comfortably on head. Cut 1 strand leaving tail to weave in. Join in round, being careful to not twist. Place marker. Rows 1-8:K Row 9: \*K2, BK1, rep from \* to last 2 sts, K2. 22 beads over 68 sts. Row 10 (increase row): K16, K1fb, K34, K1fb, K16. 70 sts. Row 11 (decrease row): \*P2, BSL, K2, psso, rep from \*. 14 beads over 56 sts. Row 12:K Row 13 (increase row): \*P2, K1, yo, K1, rep from \*. 70 sts. Rows 14,15: \*P2, K3, rep from \*. Row 16 (decrease row): \*P2, sl 1, K2, psso, rep from \*. 56 sts. Row17:K Row 18 (increase row): \*P2, K1, yo, K1, rep from \*. 70 sts. Rows 19,20: \*P2, K3, rep from \*. Repeat Rows 16-20 eight more times. You will then have completed 9 cables over 45 rows. Repeat Row 16 once.56 sts. Rows 21-23: \*P2, K2, rep from \*. Change to double pointed needles. Row 24 (decrease row): \*p2tog, k2tog, rep from \*. 28 sts. Rows 25-26: \*P1, K1, rep from \*. Row 27 (decrease row): \*K1, P1, k2tog through back loops, rep from \*. 21 sts. Row 28 (decrease row): \*k2tog, rep from \*, ending K1. 11 sts. Slip thread through remaining sts, draw up tightly and bind off, weaving in end.
