Skill level: intermediate (need to know about mosaic crochet techniques) Great for using up oddments of yarn. (US / European crochet terms)
Mosaic crochet charts are at the bottom of the document. (N.B. that the photos used in this pattern are from my other patterns and are only used as a guide in helping you to understand different techniques and scenarios).
Measurements.
Adult 20” – 22” / 50.8 – 55.88 cms. Child 18” – 19” / 45.5 – 47 cms.
Materials: for each beanie.
Double knitting (DK), 8 ply, or light worsted weight.
Stylecraft Special DK (100% premium acrylic, 100g =322 yards and 295 m)
10 colours of your choice. For the adult (child) beanie I chose the following colours.
• Yarn A: main colour Walnut 1054. (Cream 1005)143 yards / 130 meters
• Yarn B: contrasting colour. Mustard 1823. (Violet 1277) 17 yards / 15meters
• Yarn C: contrasting colour. Lipstick 1246. (Silver 1203) 17 yards / 15meters
• Yarn D: contrasting colour. Lime 1712. (Soft peach 1240)17 yards / 15meters
• Yarn E: contrasting colour. Claret 1123. (Lavender 1188)17 yards / 15 meters
• Yarn F: contrasting colour. Spice 1711. (Mushroom 1823)17 yards / 15meters
• Yarn G: contrasting colour. Meadow 1065. (Fuchsia Purple1827)17 yards / 15 meters
• Yarn H: contrasting colour. Denim 1302. (Plum 1061)17 yards / 15 meters
• Yarn I: contrasting colour. Tomato 1723. (Pale Rose 1080)17 yards / 15 meters
• Yarn J: contrasting colour. Grape 1067. (Grape 1067)17 yards / 15 meters
• 4 mm, US G/6 hook (main body)
• 3.5mm US E/4 hook (brim)
• Tapestry needle to sew in the ends.
• Stitch markers to find the front loops for the beginning and end rows.
• Pom pom maker – optional.