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This pretty beanie is knitted seamlessly from the bottom up and uses the slip stitch technique to create a stunning two-color stitch pattern that is truly attractive and addictive to knit, as claimed by many test knitters.

The beanie is made with approximately 0-8 cm of negative ease to provide a comfortable, but not loose, fit.

The pattern includes 7 sizes ranging from newborn to adult large. So if you are a loose knitter or prefer a snug fit hat, you may follow a smaller size pattern, use a smaller size needle or many other tips / suggestions provided in the pattern.

Difficulty:
Intermediate
(We rate the pattern as intermediate due to the diagonal direction of the stitch pattern, but the pattern is detailed and easy to follow, even for beginners who want a bit of a challenge).

Materials:
The sample beanie is knitted using 8ply (DK Weight) Classic Wool from Bendigo Woollen Mills.
Any DK weight (8ply) yarn should suit.

Note: to make the sparky stitch pattern stand out, it is also recommended to use the light-colored yarn as the background color.

Gauge/Tension:
In Sparky Pattern Stitch with 4mm needles:
24 sts x 40 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4” x 4”)

Measurements:
Size: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7)
Size: New Born (Baby, Toddler, Child) (Teen/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Hat Circumference (Comfortable fit):
23 (33, 40, 47) (48, 53, 58) cm
9 (13, 15.75, 18.5) (19, 20.75, 22.75) Inch

Hat Depth (Inc. Brim):
14 (17, 19.5, 22) (23, 24.5, 26.5) cm
5.5 (6.75, 7.75, 8.75) (9, 9.75, 10.5) inch

Yardage (approx. without Pom-Pom):
Light Color:
25 (30, 50, 75) (80, 90, 100) Meter
27 (33, 55, 82) (87, 98, 109) Yard
Dark Color:
30 (40, 70, 90) (100, 120, 140) Meter
33 (44, 77, 98) (109, 131, 153) Yard

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