A free version of this pattern can be found on my linked blog!

Speckie is the perfect basic beanie – it’ll keep your ears warm and snuggly during the cold winter days. Speckie is worked from the bottom up and the pattern includes instructions for working flat and in the round.

SIZE

One size fits most (50 – 58 cm / 19½ - 22¾ inches head circumference)

MATERIALS

Needles: 12 mm needles. The pattern includes instructions for straight needles and circular needles.

Yarn: Approx. 150 grams (60 meters / 66 yards) of The Wool from We Are Knitters or Crazy Sexy Wool from Wool and the Gang. Both yarns come in 200g balls (à 80 meters / 87 yards) and are available respectively at www.weareknitters.com and www.woolandthegang.com. You can use code MGM75G3QY to get a $12/€10 discount on your first order from We Are Knitters. You can use any other yarn that matches gauge.

Other tools: Darning needle, scissors, stitch marker.

GAUGE

8 sts x 12 rows = 10 x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches); on 12 mm needles in 1 x 1 rib stitch.