chā-gǔ by tiffany chen

chā-gǔ

Knitting
March 2024
Aran (8 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 50 rows = 4 inches
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
200 - 400 yards (183 - 366 m)
1 (2, 3)
English
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FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
15 (17, 21)“ 38 (45, 53) cm circumference, unstretched
To fit a head with circumference of approx. 19 (22, 25)” 48 (56, 64) cm
10 (12, 14)” 25.4 (30.5, 35.5) cm length with brim unfolded
Sample shown in size 2, with a head circumference of 22” 56 cm

YARN
everyday by Bread & Butter (100% U.S. Merino Wool, 100 g/ 200 yds 183 m) - 2 skeins of ballpoint
OR
200 (290, 400) yd 183 (265, 366) m in aran weight yarn.

NEEDLES
Cast On: US 5 3.75 mm - 16” 100 cm circular
Brim: US 3 3.25 mm - 40” 100 cm circular for Magic Loop
Main: US 8 5.00 mm - 40” 100 cm circular for Magic Loop
Or size to obtain gauge. Choose a needle size 0.5 mm larger, than the needle needed for Brim, for Cast On.

NOTIONS
• Cable needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts × 50 rnds = 4” 10 cm
Measured over double brioche stitch in the round using Brim needle, after gentle blocking.
40 sts × 27 rnds = 4” 10 cm
Measured over stitch pattern in the round using Main Fabric needle, after gentle blocking.

NOTES
The beanie starts with the double brioche brim, then to the cabled body, and ending with crown decreases. The beanie is reversible. It’s not necessary to block, but if blocking is preferred, block gently and do not stretch the piece.