Claudia - beanie

Claudia - Beanie

This beanie has my name because it turned out exactly as I wanted it and it fits very comfy on my head! I have been playing with stitches for sculptural effects, and this is one of a few new designs of this kind. 
I bought two skeins of Rainbow Heirloom Heritage DK at Unravel 2020. The deep gorgeous colours were so attractive to me and I couldn’t resist them!

YARN 
DK woollen yarn, 240m / 262yds per 100g, WPI = 11, in two shades 

Yarn used for sample: 
Rainbow Heirloom Heritage DK (75% Bluefaced Leicester; 25% Masham British Wool) in the following shades: Wicked Pacific (74.5m / 82yds ) and Submarine (79.5m / 87yds).

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS 
Gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences 
Below gauge-size needle(s) of your preferred type for working small circumferences 
Stitch markers 
Tapestry needle 
Waste yarn (optional)

GAUGE 
22 stitches and 70 rounds to 10cm / 4in over stockinette in the round on gauge-size needle(s) 
Use 4.5mm needle(s) as a starting point for swatching.

SIZE 
To fit adult head with 51-56cm / 20-21in circumference 
However, it is very easy to adjust the size to your preference.

PATTERN NOTES 
This beanie is worked from bottom to top, alternating bands of each shade. A horizontal pleat is created for each band.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES 
Horizontal pleat.

Technical Editing: Frauke Urban / www.urbanyarning.com 
Design, Photography and Graphics: Claudia Fiocchetti