A Beard for my Pirate
Adapted by: Conception Libellule 2012
A Beard for my Pirate
Original pattern created by Kate Agner Modified by Annie Brunet Gauge: 17 stitches = 4 inches (I used 7US with chunky wool) CO = Cast On BO = Bind Off WiPatt = Work in Pattern \*K1, P1\* or \*P1, K1\* \*\*The beard is all done in ribbed stitch. (K1, P1)\*\* CO 46 sts (K1, P1) for three rows (K1, P1) 16 BO14 (K1.P1) 16 to end (K1, P1) 16 CO14 (K1.P1) 16 to end (K1, P1) until 2 inches from the cast on edge BO 5 stitches at beginning, (WiPatt) until end BO5 stitches (WiPatt) until end (WiPatt) for 1/2 inch BO 5 stitches and (WiPatt) until end BO5 (WiPatt) until end (WiPatt) another 1/2 inch or until desired length covering chin BO all stitches
Sew each “step” edge to the one before it - Goal: To make the bottom edge turn inward
MuStache
Cut 9- (or more for a thicker mustache) stands of yarn (I made mine 20 in. long) and braid. Whip stitch on to upper lip portion of beard. Whip stitch the beard to the hat at fold on brim in the desired location OR
Make the ear holderS
CO 10sts, leaving a long “tail" (17-18 inches) Knit 3 rows K2 and place those on a stitch holder BO 6sts, K1 K2 for 7 rows Place those to stitched on the holder and place others on needle
g tail left at the beginning and K2 for 6 rows, place those stitches on the other needle K2, CO 6sts, K2, make a knot with both strands of yarn Knit 1 row BO all stitches
A Beard for my Pirate
