Snowball Beanie by Alma Mahler

Snowball Beanie

Knitting
March 2017
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 11 - 8.0 mm
140 - 150 yards (128 - 137 m)
Children’s: 3-9 years, approx. 48-52 cm (19-20 1/2 ") head circumference Teens: 10-17 years, approx. 52-56 cm( 20 1/2-22") head circumference Adults: Unisex, approx. 56-60 cm ( 22- 23 5/8") head circumference
English
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One of the joys of winter time are snowball fights. Childhood memories of snowballs flying through the air gave me the idea for this hat.
Knit in chunky yarn, it is a very quick project to complete. The stitch creates a beautiful 3-D effect of round bumps on a contrasting background, which remind me of snowballs!
The stitch is easy to learn and doesn’t involve colour changes within a row. Knit in the round.
Instructions include how to line the beanie with polar fleece, for a truly luxurious and toasty warm winter accessory for all the family.

The pattern comes in three sizes:

Children’s: 3-9 years, approx. 48-52 cm (19-20 1/2 “) head circumference
Teens: 10-17 years, approx. 52-56 cm( 20 1/2-22”) head circumference
Adults: Unisex, approx. 56-60 cm ( 22- 23 5/8”) head circumference
Materials: Chunky weight yarn,12 ply 100 g in main colour(blue) and 50 g in contrast colour (white)
Amounts will vary, depending on your choice, if in doubt, get extra

Knitting needles:8 mm (US 11) short circular 40 cm or 16” and DPN“s
pompom maker
darning needle
stitch marker
polar fleece(optional)
Tension/Gauge:12 sts and 17 rows make 10 cm or 4” square, using stockinette stitch