The Cranial Craze Beanie Pattern is the perfect way to show off your spooky style this fall. This pattern is designed to fit three sizes (child through adult) and uses stranded knitting to create a skull design that will keep your head warm and cozy. Make one for yourself or give it as a gift - this beanie is sure to be a hit.

Size

Child: 18” circumference/8.5” height (unstretched)

S-M Adult: 20” circumference/10” height  (unstretched)

L-XL Adult: 22” circumference/10.5 height (unstretched)

Gauge

18 stitches/24 rows = 4”/10cm in stockinette stitch

Yarn

130-155 yards worsted weight yarn in 2 colors:

Main Color: 90 yds /100 yds /110 yds

Contrast Color: 40 yds /40 yds /45 yds

Materials

Size US #6 (4mm) 16” circular needle 

Size US #8 (5mm) 16” circular needle

Size US #8 (5mm) double pointed needles

Stitch markers

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Stitches to know

Knit, Purl, basic increases and decreases