What is special about this beanie?

First, thanks to the techniques used, both sides are perfectly finished so you can always decide to wear it indifferently on one or the other side depending on your mood of the moment. Hence its name “Dueinuno”, which in Italian means two-in-one.

In addition, simply by just changing the number of rounds per color, you will create two very different versions of the beanie using the same simple pattern.

Of course, along the way, there are some small different “tricks” to be able to obtain this special feature of both sides perfectly finished even with all color changes.

A very simple technique is used to avoid jogs when changing colors and type of stitches while the threads are never cut but carefully carried up remaining hidden.

The pattern instructions go together with video tutorials supporting all the different techniques used.

The result is that with these pattern instructions you can get four different beanies!

Construction
“Dueinuno beanie” is knitted from bottom up in the round and it is completely seamless.
It starts with a purled fold over hem to continue using a textured stitch pattern which involves two different colors of yarn so a perfect pattern for those who love playing with colors!

Materials
Yarn
Colour A
1 skein of Tandem by West Wool (DK weight yarn; 100% South American Merino Wool; 233 m/254 yds per 100g skein).
Colourway Brackish.
Or approx 100m/ 109yds of DK / 3-ply weight yarn
Colour B
1 skein of Tandem by West Wool (DK weight yarn; 100% South American Merino Wool; 233 m/254 yds per 100g skein).
Colourway Kardemumma.
Or approx 50m/ 55yds of DK / 3-ply weight yarn
If made with other different yarn, yardage and dimensions might change.
Needles
For the brim: 40 cm 3,0 mm/16” US 3 circular needle
For the beanie: 40 cm 3,5 mm/16” US 4 circular needle and a set of needles for working small circumferences in the round in size needed to obtain the given gauge.
Other notions
Markers, tapestry needle, measure tape, scissors, blocking aids.
The use of markers is crucial.

Gauge
Measured after blocking.
Approximately 22 sts by 66 rows in 10 cm/4” in two colours pattern.

Finished measurements
-> Size 1
Circumference 51cm/ 20in to fit a head with a circumference of 54/58cm - 21/23in
Height 19cm/ 7in
The beanie should be worn with 3 - 7cm/ 1 - 3in of negative ease.
-> Size 2 (in brackets if not separately indicated)
Circumference 56cm/22in to fit a head with a circumference of 59/63cm - 23/25in
Height 20cm/ 8in
The beanie should be worn with 3 - 7 cm/ 1 - 3in of negative ease.

Techniques
Crochet-chain cast on (not intended as provisional one), knit, purl, slipped stitch, increases/decreases.

Notes
Skill level: intermediate
Hours to complete: approx 10
Pattern Style: written with video tutorials showing all the different techniques used.