Vintage Valentine Beanie by Nancy Bates

Vintage Valentine Beanie

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
9.5 stitches = 2 inches
in Stranded Stockinette, Blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
210 yards (192 m)
One Size - Adult
English
This pattern is available from nancybatesdesigns.com for $5.00.

Description

  • This stranded colorwork beanie design features hearts, a checkerboard pattern, and flower motifs.
  • Pattern instructions are written before the chart (casting on) and after the chart (finishing) only.
  • Optional embroidery embellishments can be added after washing and blocking.

Gauge

With larger needles, approx. 9 ½ stitches = 2” in stranded stockinette stitch. Blocked.

Materials

  • 3 stitch markers
  • tapestry needle
  • US size 5 (3.75mm) 16” circular needle
  • US size 7 (4.5mm) 16” circular needle
  • US size 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles, DPNs
  • or needle size needed to obtain gauge

Yarn Used

  • Malabrigo Rios in 704 Ivory (color A), 33 grams / 70 yards
  • Malabrigo Rios in 688 Yerba (color B), 33 grams / 70 yards
  • Malabrigo Rios in 57 English Rose (color C), 33 grams / 70 yards
  • Can substitute any other Worsted Weight yarn in 3 different colors