This year, our Christmas campaign is focused on all things handmade with love! When communiTEA coordinator Megan came in wearing a beanie knitted for her by Amanda Bond, we knew we had to learn how to make it!
Amanda drafted the pattern herself (what a clever brewbird!) & has written it up below!
This pattern is included with our Tea Advent Calendar, but we love it so much, we just had to share it with everyone.
One size: Adult
You will need:
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Needles: 3.25mm & 3.75mm
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Yarn: 1 x 50g of any double knitting for main colour
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(blue) plus small amount of white double
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knitting for the intarsia logo design.
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Key: K = Knit; P = Purl; K2tog = Knit 2
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together; PM = Place marker
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Note: Knitted flat (i.e. back & forth)
Method:
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Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 106sts.
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Work K1 P1 rib for 8 rows.
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With right side facing, change to 3.75mm needles & work in stocking stitch for 4rows.
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On next row, knit 42 stitches, PM, then work first row of chart (22 stitches) reading from right to left, PM, & then knit to end of row (42 stitches).
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Continue in stocking stitch until you have completed row25 from the chart. Using main colour only & with wrong side facing, work 3 rows.
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Hat should measure between 13cm & 14cm from cast on edge.
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With right side facing, begin shaping for the crown as follows:Decrease row 1: (K11, K2tog) to last 2 stitches, K2.
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Next row: Purl to end Decrease row 2: (K10, K2tog) to last 2 stitches, K2.
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Next row: Purl to end Decrease row 3: (K10, K2tog) to last 2 stitches., K2.
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Next row: Purl to end Continue working in this way i.e. working one less stitch before the K2tog, until you have completed 10 decrease rows & there are 26 stitches.
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Next row: Purl to end.
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Next row: (K1 K2 tog) to last 2 stitches K2 (18sts).
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Next row: P2, (P2 tog) to end (10sts) .
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Cut yarn leaving a long tail.
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Thread through remaining stitches starting at opposite end to create a circle & pull to close.
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Fasten to & seam sides using mattress stitch.
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Weave in ends.
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Enjoy!
We also have this hand infographic image which you can download & save for when you are on the go! Download it here!
If you make one yourself, please be sure to tag us on socials @birdandblendtea, we love to see what you create!
