Shell Beanie by TwinKnits

Shell Beanie

Knitting
December 2022
yarn held together
DK
+ Lace
= DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in Lace pattern
US 4 - 3.5 mm
383 yards (350 m)
circumference of 54-57 (57-60) cm
Danish English
This pattern is available from twinknits.dk for kr.30.00.

This beanie is knitted with a shell lace pattern, that’s repeated and adjusted thoughout the beanie. It’s worked from the ribbing to the top of the head, where it’s closed off.

Sizes:
The hat can be made in two different sizes fitting a head circumference of 54-57 (57-60) cm.
The lenght of the beanie can be adjusted according to preference.

Gauge:
21 sts x 32 rows = 10 x 10 cm in stockinette stitch.

Needles:
3,5 mm circular needle with 40 cm wire.

Yarn recommendation:
London Merino Fine (50 g = 175 m) held together with Super Kid Silk (25 g = 195 m) fra Mayflower or Alpaca (50 g = 167 m) with Kid-silk fra Drops or corresponding yarn qualities. The second strand can be left out, as long as the gauge is correct.

Amounts:
100 (100) g London Merino Fine and 25 (25) g Super Kid Silk.