The Jaguar Beanie is based on an animal print motif and is written for two sizes, aran / worsted and chunky / light bulky.

Designed to fit a head circumference of between 54 – 56 cm (20 – 22”). The Jaguar beanie is an introduction to stranded knitting in the round.

With easy to follow charts and written instruction, this Beanie is intended to be a fun quick knit.

The Aran / Worsted weight was knit using Rico Essentials Soft Merino Aran, 100 m (109 yd) in 50 g & Malabrigo Rios, 192 m (209 yd) in 100 g, but any yarn that can meet the gauge stated can be used.

The Chunky/ Light Bulky weight was knit using Stylecraft Special Chunky, 144 (154 yd) in 100 g & Malabrigo Mecha 120 m (130 yd) in 100 g, but any yarn that can meet the gauge stated can be used.

Materials Required

Aran/ Worsted weight yarn: Main Colour 74 – 77 m (80 – 85 yd) Contrast Colour 48 -51 m (52 – 56 yd)

Aran/ Worsted Gauge 21 sts x 23 rows on 5 mm (8 US) needles or needle size required to meet gauge in 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) in pattern after blocking.

Chunky/ Light bulky weight yarn: Main Colour 76 – 80 m (83 – 87 yd) Contrast Colour 38 – 40 m (42 – 44 yd)

Chunky / Light Bulky Gauge 17 sts x 19 rows on 6 mm (10 US) needles or needle size required to meet gauge in 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4”) in pattern after blocking.

4 mm (6 US) 40 cm (16”) circular needles or 4 mm (6 US) DPN

5 mm (8 US) 40 cm (16”) circular needles or 5 mm (8 US) DPN

6 mm (10 US), 40 cm (16”) circular needles or 6 mm (10 US) DPN

Tapestry Needle

Scissors

Stitch Markers x 3