Glass Half Full Beanie by Gemma Pollock

Glass Half Full Beanie

Knitting
November 2021
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches
in 2x2 rib
US 10 - 6.0 mm
120 - 142 yards (110 - 130 m)
One size
English
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Digital download of the Glass Half Full beanie knitting pattern!

This pattern is a quick and fun design to knit, and the resulting beanie makes the perfect winter hat for either yourself or as a gift.

I have put a lot of thought into the design of this beanie and will be donating all sales for the first 3 months after release (14th November 2021 - 14th February 2022) to Mind UK which is a mental health charity in England and Wales. The bottom edge of the beanie is designed to be in a bright colour which represents the most visible part of ourselves which we share with others. The top of the beanie is designed to be in a darker colour, with the baby cables which represents our thoughts at more difficult times which are sometimes harder to see. I hope that in making this beanie, the money we raise can help those who need it most :)

Beginner friendly pattern. No cable needle required for the baby cables and very suitable for anyone who hasn’t done cabling before.

Techniques used:

  • K - knit
  • P - purl
  • K2tog - knit two together
  • P2tog - purl two together
  • Cast on - tubular cast on or long tail cast on
  • Place stitch marker
  • Knitting in the round

Materials:

  • 6mm circular needles with 40mm cord, can also use 6mm double pointed needles once decreases start or use magic loop method
  • One stitch marker

Yarn:
I used We Are Knitters the Petite Wool, in two colours:

  • 52g (73m) in Neon yellow (Colour A)
  • 34g (48m) in Grey (Colour B) If you just want to make yours in one colour then one skein of the Petite wool will be enough, but you can use any yarn that achieves the correct gauge. Alternatives test knitters used:
  • Knit Picks Simply Wool and Knit Picks Swish Bulky
  • Patons Shetland Chunky
  • Marriner Chunky Wool

Gauge:
Knitted flat in 2x2 rib with 6mm needles:
18 stitches and 18 rows = 10x10cm/4x4 inches

The beanie is unisex and comes in one size.

Find me on instagram: @knitsbygem or #glasshalffullbeanie
Please tag me in your makes, I would love to see them!

Photo credits
@knits.by.gem
@knitweekend
@knitterei
@makesbyrae
@iamverybusybye
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