Gari Strawn

for Garilynn 2012

GL2012RBSW Rachel Beanie in Sports Weight

A quick knit Beanie, the Rachel Beanie was inspired by my second sister's second daughter, Rachel. It's a great gift and can be adorned and worn many ways.

Knit in one piece, beginning with a bias garter stitch edged with I cord brim. The crown is knit in short rows directly onto the brim. Close the crown seam with either Kitchener's Stitch or instruction are given for a crochet hook assisted closure that is almost identical to the effect of Kitcherner's stitch. Instructions are included if you prefer to knit in two pieces and sew the crown to the brim.

Once you buy the pattern, you'll need:
Size 2 (2.75 mm) & 4 (3.5mm) Knitting needles
Sports Weight, Size 3 “Light”, approx 40 grams, 155 yds
Yarn Needle
3.5 mm Crochet hook
Sports weight waste yarn
Buckle, button, ornament for band end

The skills you'll need include:

Garter stitch
I cord
Increasing
Decreasing
I cord bind off
Crochet Chain cast on
Knitting modularly (optional if you are sewing)
Short Rows
Sewing (optional)
Kitchener's stitch (optional)

Check out my other listings available in Worsted Weight and Double knitting weight Cloche version. Coming soon - Fingering weight, Chunky, Bulky - Rachel Cloche and Rachel Beanie in 6 yarn weights.

Modeled by Hedda Woodin - created for me by my dear husband.