Size: adult (56-58 cm)
Yarn: 100 g DK-weight merino wool (e.g. Kettu Yarns Big Sock) and 25 g lace-weight silk mohair (e.g. Kettu Yarns Silk Mohair or Isager Silk Mohair)
Yarn used in the sample: Kettu Yarns Big Sock in color Pointe, Isager Silk Mohair in color 62.
The beanie is knitted with two strands of yarn at the same time. If you choose a thinner/thicker yarn, adjust the number of stitches accordingly.
Needles: 3.5 mm 40 cm circular needles.
Other notions: a stitch marker, tapestry needle or crochet hook, tape measure, scissors.
Gauge: 25 s and 24 rows measured in unstretched 1 x 1 rib
Construction: The beanie is seamless, knit in one piece in the round from the bottom up.
Instructions:
Cast on 100 sts (adjust the amount to your gauge and desired size). Join in the round.
Work in 1 x 1 rib (knit 1, purl 1) until desired length (in sample hat - 30 cm).
Shape the crown:
Row 1: knit 2 sts together till end of row.
Row 2: knit all sts.
Row 3: knit 2 sts together till end of row.
Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts, pull tightly, secure the yarn. Weave in the ends.
Wash and block. Enjoy!