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YARN

You’ll need approximately 80 yards of Weight 6 Yarn, I suggest Bernat Softee Chunky or Lion Brand Thick & Quick

NEEDLES

8.00 mm Needles /16” Cable

SUPPLIES

• Stitch Marker
• Yarn Needle
• Scissors

GAUGE

5 sts and 7 rows = 2 inches

NOTES

• I was able to complete the decrease portion of the beanie using my 16” cable but if you find it tricky switching to DPN’s may be helpful.

ABBREVIATIONS

• sts  – Stitches
• pm – Place Marker
• k – Knit
• k2tog – Knit 2 sts Together
• p – Purl

DIMENSIONS

• Fits average sized teen or woman’s head (21 -23 inch circumference)
• Finished Beanie should measure approximately 12 inches tall (before folding) and 7.5 inches wide unstretched

PATTERN

Cast on 42 sts, pm and and join for working in the round.

ROW 1 – 34

• *k1, p1*
• Repeat from * to * around (42 sts)

ROW 35

• k2tog around (21 sts)

FINISHING

Cut yarn leaving a 10” tail, thread tail through all loops and remove from needles. Cinch closed, fasten off, weave in ends and attach a pom!