Shoots Beanie 8ply/DK by Erin McGrath

Shoots Beanie 8ply/DK

Knitting
August 2014
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking stitch
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
215 - 260 yards (197 - 238 m)
45cm, 50cm, 55cm, 60cm
English
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’Shoots’ is a slightly slouchy, almost-a-cloche which is knit in the round. It is knit from the bottom up, starting with a short introduction to the traveling leaf lace pattern as the inside of the brim. The brim is then completed in stocking stitch then turned up and attached to form a snuggly double layer. The body of the hat is knit in this simple, easy to keep track of, lace pattern. Crown is decreased while maintaining the lace - you will need to know how to work small circumference knitting in the round - either using magic loop or double pointed needles.

Sizes:
A Small Child - 45cm: 140m(155y)
B Large Child - 50cm: 150m(165y)
C Small Adult - 55cm: 165m(180y)
D Large Adult - 60cm: 180m(200y)

Contrasting colour yarn for inner brim (approx 20-25g/55m/60yd).

Tension:
22 stitches = 10cm on 4.0mm needles in stocking stitch, in the round.

Shoots can be worn higher for a slouchy look, or pulled down lower over the head for a cloche-like look. Some suggestions for customisation are given at the end of the pattern.