When I started dyeing my own yarn, I started to appreciate it more.

It has made me want to knit a series of patterns that are not just interesting to knit, but also show off the yarn as much as possible. I love the decrease, it looks almost like a spinders web.

Well here is the first one. A simple but eye catching beanie, that is simple to knit. The pattern will also give you some tips that you can keep with you forever.

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The House Dye

Jamo xx

Techniques

This pattern uses knit, purl and simple decreases.

Yarn

This pattern is written based on a n 8ply (DK) yarn.

For a medium beanie, if you want a turn up brim you will need approximately 80g of yarn. Without the turn up brim around 60g. The larger sizes will require more yarn. I have successfully knitted the extra large version from one ball of yarn. All the yarn used in the pictures is my own yarn, The Skien Machine House Dye, 100% Merino 8ply (DK).

Gauge 22 stiches x 28 rows (10cm x 10 cm with 4mm needles)

Materials

I recommended for yarn of the gauge stated using 3.75mm 60cm Circular needles for the brim, 4mm 60cm Circular needles for the body and crown. Or use needles to achieve the pattern gauge depending on the yarn.

You will then need the normal army of accessories, stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle and any other handy implement you use in your knitting!!

When decreasing the crown it is your choice what to use when the beanie gets too small for your circular needle. I use two circular needles (look it up it is a great way of decreasing and gives a great finish), or you can use a set of double pointed needles, the choice is yours.

Sizing

The cast on for size shown in the pattern is 69,(79), 89, (99) stitches small, (medium), large, (ex large)

You can easily alter the pattern using the below as a guide. For the decrease you must increase or decrease in multiples of 10.