The Date Beanie is the ultimate little luxury for yourself or the best gift you'll ever knit for a loved one. The softness and warmth of 100% cashmere tweed Ito Karei is unmatched. The kit contains the printed pattern and 50 grams of Karei, enough to knit this beautiful hat in any of 3 sizes and 2 styles (fitted or slouchy).
SIZES
- For head circumference: XS 46-50 cm / 18-19¾" (S 50-54 cm / 19¾-21 ¼", M 54-58 cm / 21¼-23¾", L 58-62 cm / 23¾-24½").
- Actual hat circumference* approx.: 43 cm / 17" (47 cm / 18½", 51 cm / 20", 55 cm / 21½").
- Height long version approx.: 23 cm / 9" (24 cm / 9½", 25 cm / 10", 26.5 cm / 10½").
- Height short version** approx.: 18 cm / 7" (18.5 cm / 7¼", 19 cm / 7½", 19.5 cm / 7¾").
- *Please note that the hat will get wider from body heat with wear. The given circumference corresponds to the gauge given after washing.
- **For the short version we recommend to choose the smaller size, if your actual head circumference is in the lower range of a size. E.g. if your head circumference is 50-51 cm / 19¾ -20" choose size XS for the short version.
YARN
- 50 gr Ito Karei.
- Long version is shown in color #804 Orient Blue in size M and in color #811 Chestnut in size L.
- The short version is shown in color #810 Logwood in size S.
NEEDLES
- 16" circular US 4 (3.5 mm) OR 32" circular only for "magic loop" method.
- 16" circular and set of double-pointed US 6 (4 mm) OR 32" circular only for "magic loop" method.
NOTIONS
- Darning needle to weave in ends and close top.
- Stitch marker to mark beginning of rnd.
GAUGE (washed and blocked)
- 20.5 sts and 32 rds over 10 cm / 4’’ in stockinette stitch on US 6 (4 mm).