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Basic Beanie
Basic Beanie - by Tin Can Knits
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It’s a classic! Simple and practical, the Basic Beanie makes a great wardrobe staple, or the perfect gift. It’s the sort of knit you always have on your needles; ready to go on a road trip, keeping you company waiting in line, or busying your hands while you chat with a friend.
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Basic Beanie In Depth Tutorial: We take you stitch by stitch through the Basic Beanie pattern, so you can cast on with confidence!
Pattern Info
Sizing
Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult S, M, L)
Fits head approximately: 13 (16, 18, 19.5, 21, 22, 23.5)” in circumference.
Yarn
Worsted/aran weight yarn: 70 (100, 110, 140, 160, 170, 210) yards
DK weight yarn: 80 (130, 150, 180, 200, 220, 260) yards
Sport weight yarn: 90 (140, 160, 190, 210, 240, 280) yards
Sock weight yarn: 100 (140, 160, 190, 210, 250, 300) yards
Samples shown in Brooklyn Tweed Shelter in Northern Lights, Brooklyn Tweed Peerie in Admiral, The Farmer’s Daughter Fibers Pishkun in Bison Princess and Juniper, and Ritual Dyes Elder in Jewelweed, and Ritual Dyes Marona in Forsythia.
Gauge
Worsted/aran weight yarn: 22 sts & 30 rounds / 4”
DK weight yarn: 26 sts & 36 rounds / 4”
Sport weight yarn: 28 sts & 40 rounds / 4”
Sock weight yarn: 34 sts & 44 rounds / 4”
All gauges given in chosen rib pattern lightly stretched.
Needles
Worsted/aran weight yarn: US #5 / 3.75mm
DK weight yarn: US #3 / 3.25mm
Sport weight yarn: US #2 / 2.75mm
Sock weight yarn: US #1 / 2.25mm
(or as required to achieve gauge)
Newborn & Baby sizes: you will need either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique.
Toddler to Adult L: you will need a 16” circular and either DPNs or a long circular for magic loop technique.
Notions
Darning needle, pompom maker (optional), stitch markers.
Helpful Tutorials
Magic loop technique
Knitting on double pointed needles
Casting on to circular needles
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- First published: March 2023
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