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More Beauty of Windows …

To continue on with my love of architecture and stained glass windows, this is the beanie to go with the hugely popular Stately Windows Cowl.

In the UK, we are so lucky to have so many historic buildings and churches. The one thing they all have in common are their stunning Stately Windows.

What will shine through in your beanie? Will it be a vibrant frame or brightly coloured glass?

Working in the round, you will work a 6 stitch corrugated rib to form the brim and then using a clear combination of knits, purls and slip stitches you will build a beautiful wall of windows. Written in full with handy progress check boxes, so you can keep a visual track of where you are.

I have formatted this pattern in such a way that you should only need to print page 3 & 4 (double sided).

You will find reference charts on page 5.

Saving the planet one unprinted page at a time.

Skills used …

• Long tail cast on.
• Knit and purl stitches.
• Slip stitches.
• Decreasing (knit/purl two together).

You will need the following …

• DK or Light Worsted yarn : Colour A 30g and Colour B 30g.
• 4mm* (US 6) 16 inch (40 cm) circulars
• 4mm* (US 6) dpns.
• BOR marker.
• Tapestry needle (for closing the crown and sewing those dreaded ends in). (Or size required to obtain gauge).

Gauge and Size …

4mm : 20 stitches and 28 rows (4 inch / 10 cm stocking stitch in the round).

Measurements unblocked and laid flat:

• Brim ~ 8 inches (20 cm)
• Body ~ 8.5 inches (21.5)
• Height ~ 9 inches (23 cm)

I can’t wait to see your beanie so please do be sure to start a project page or tag me on Instagram and Facebook (#statelywindowsbeanie @beanieboat).

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