Houndstooth Beanie by Diane Serviss

Houndstooth Beanie

Knitting
May 2018
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
9 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in colorwork p attern
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
65 - 75 yards (59 - 69 m)
average teen and adult
English
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This quick knit is perfect for remnant stash busting. Fully charted and written in two sizes, whip one of these stylish beanies up in one evening. Mix high-contrast colors for a dramatic effect.

Finished Measurements
Small/Medium: Circumference at brim band 16” (41 cm) unstretched, 9.5” (24 cm) in length from brim edge to crown; will fit head circumference of 20” to 21” (50.5 cm to 53 cm)

Medium/Large: Circumference at brim band 18” (46 cm) unstretched, 9.5” (24 cm) in length from brim edge to crown; will fit head circumference of 22” to 23” (56 cm to 58 cm)

Yarn
S/M: Main Color - 40 yds (37 m) super bulky weight #6 yarn (shown knitted in #640-178 Cilantro, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 106 yds/97 m per skein)

Contrast Color - 23 yds (21 m) super bulky weight #6 yarn (shown knitted in #640-154 Grey Marble, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 106 yds/97 m per skein)

M/L: Main Color - 45 yds (41 m) super bulky weight #6 yarn (shown knitted in #640-138 Cranberry, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 106 yds/97 m per skein)

Contrast Color - 25 yds (23 m) super bulky weight #6 yarn (shown knitted in #640-123 Oatmeal, Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, 82% acrylic, 10% wool, 8% Rayon, 106 yds/97 m per skein)

Needles and Other Materials
One 16” (40.5 cm) circular knitting needle US 13 (9.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
One 16” (40.5 cm) circular knitting needle US 15 (10.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
US 15 (10.0 mm) set of 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Scissors
Yarn needle