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Life's Better In A Tent Beanie
The Life’s Better In A Tent design was inspired by early camping trips with my young family. Although there are some sections where catching floats will be necessary, it’s a pattern that will keep you engaged.
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
SKILLS USED: Knitting in the round, stranded knitting
SIZE: Child, (Adult Small, Medium, Large)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Unstretched, after blocking:
Approx circumference 16 (18, 20, 22) inches/41 (46, 51, 56) cm, height 7 ¾ (8, 8 ½, 9) inches/ 20 (20, 21.5, 23) cm
YARN USAGE (Approx.)
MC- 100 (113, 125, 138) yds/ 91 (103, 114, 126) m
CC- 60 (68, 76, 83) yds/ 55 (62, 69, 76) m
YARN USED in photos:
MC- Hewetopia Fiber Art standard sock yarn, hand dyed, 80% merino/ 20% nylon, 390m/115g, Boysenberry, 1 skein (purple)
CC- Hewetopia Fiber Art standard sock yarn, hand dyed, 80% merino/ 20% nylon, 390m/115g, Burnt Orange, 1 skein (multicolour of orange, green, gold, purple)
TOOLS:
One 16” (40cm) circular needle, US2/ 2.75 mm, or size required to obtain gauge
One 16” (40cm) circular needle, US3/ 3.25 mm, or size required to obtain gauge
One set DPNs US3/ 3.25mm for crown shaping, or size required to obtain gauge
Stitch/Place Markers
Tapestry Needle
Pom pom (optional)
- First published: July 2022
- Page created: July 17, 2022
- Last updated: July 17, 2022 …
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