Balance Beanie by Violet LeBeaux

Balance Beanie

Knitting
March 2017
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
16 stitches and 14 rows = 4 inches
in 1x1 ribbing, blocked
7.0 mm
90 - 110 yards (82 - 101 m)
English
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Balance is a very simple beanie pattern featuring a ribbed design. The hat is worked in the round, bottom up and is stretchy enough to be worn on a variety of head sizes. This is a fun, fashionable and very quick knit which is great for beginners to practice knitting in the round.

Skill level
Beginner

Finished Measurements
16” brim circumference (unstretched)
8.5” height (not including pompom)

Techniques Used
Ribbing, knitting in the round, pompom making.

Yarn
Knit Picks Wonderfluff (70% Baby Alpaca , 7% Merino Wool , 23% Nylon; 142 yards/50g);

  • MC Wellies Heather 27197, 1 ball;
  • C1 Hare Heather 27189, 1 ball. (Approx. 45 yards of each color required)

Needles
US 10 1⁄2 (7mm) DPNs or circular needles, or size to obtain gauge

Pattern Support
violetlebeaux@gmail.com