Katelyn's Beanie
On its own, or worn with Katelyn's Scarf, this soft, cable beanie with simple beading will become a favorite. Cabling lends stretch and spring to this classic shape so it can be worn pulled low, softly slouched, or even with long hair tucked up inside. The beading and luxurious softness of this piece are perfect for evening Outings.
YARN:
PROJECT: SKILL LEVEL:
EQUIPMENT:
Colinton Lace
1 x 50 gr skein (225yds/206m) Intermediate. Uses a variety of stitches, beading and simple shaping. 100% Australian Kid un-brushed mohair US Size 8 (5mm) circular knitting needles to work in the round US Size 8 (5mm) set of double pointed knitting needles US Size 14 (.75mm) steel crochet hook sized to draw through bead Cable needle (cn) Stitch marker
diagram not to scale 16 sts x 20 rows = 4" square
USE A LIFELINE:
An easy way to 'catch' dropped stitches! Run a fine thread through the stitches of a completed row. 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
BEADING 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.
DECREASESTITCHES
K2tog (Knit 2 together): Knit 2 stitches together from the front as if they were one. K2togtbl (Knit 2 together through back loops): Knit 2 stitches together by putting right needle through their back loops.
CABLING TECHNIQUE
<tra definition to each cable, three stitches are knitted twice. See Row 4 for detail: ·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 US Size 10 needle cast on 88 sts, using a very stretchy, loose method, to ensure hat edge will stretch comfortably on head. Join in round, being careful to not twist. Place marker. Rows 1-3:K. Change to US Size 8 circular needles to begin cable pattern.
CABLE PATTERN
Row 4: \*K3 then slip these same sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K3, K3 from cn, P2, rep from \*. Rows 5-11: \*K6, P2, rep from \*.
BEADED PATTERN:
Row 12: \*sl 1, K2, psso, yo, BSl, K2, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, rep from \*. 11 beads over 88stitches. Rows 13,14: \*K6, P2, rep from \*. Row 15: \*BSL, K2, psso, yo, sl 1, K2, psso, yo, k2tog, yo, rep from \*. 11 beads over 88 stitches. Repeat Rows 12 - 15 twice more, for a total of 12 rows of beaded pattern.
CABLE PATTERN
Row 16: \*K3 then slip these sts onto cn and hold at back of work, K3, K3 from cn, P2, rep from \* Rows 17-23: \*K6, P2, rep from \*. Repeat Rows 16 - 23 twice more, for a total of 12 rows cable pattern without beads. Repeat Row 16 once. Row 24 (decrease row): \*K1, k2tog, k2togtbl (see directions above), K1, P2, rep from \*. 66 sts. Rows 25-28: \*K4, P2, rep from \*. Change to US Size 8 dp needles. Row 29 (decrease row): \*k2togtbl, k2tog, P2, rep from \*. 44 sts. Rows 30-34: \*K2, P2, rep from \*. Row 35 (decrease row): \*K2, P2tog, rep from \*. 33 sts. Row 36: \*K2, P1, rep from \*. Row 37:(Decrease): \*k2tog, P1, rep from \*. 22 sts. Slip thread through remaining sts, draw up tightly and bind off, weaving in end.
