Today's Free pattern is the Sandy Slouch Beanie. This beautiful yarn was provided by Andean Sun Yarns. Their beautiful 100% Baby Alpaca yarn is also sold on Amazon! I chose the Medium Grey because I felt like it should be a neutral.
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If you've never worked with Alpaca, you'd definitely want to try this natural fiber. This yarn is sooooo incredibly soft and call me crazy but I love that I can get it super fast from Amazon! I loved knitting with it and since I used the chunky weight, it didn't take too long!
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MATERIALS
Bulky Weight - Andean Sun Yarn
US 10.5/6.5mm 16" Circular Needles | Hiya Hiya
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Tape Measure
Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS
cn – Cable Needle
p – Purl
sl – Slip
st(s) – Stitch(es)
pm/sm – Place/Slip Marker
rem – Remaining
rep – Repeat
DPNs – Double Pointed Needles
C6F: slip 3 sts and place on cable needle & hold in front of work. K3, k3 from cable needle.
C6B: slip 3 sts and place on cable needle & hold in back of work. K3, k3 from cable needle.
PATTERN
This pattern is available for free in the Adult size only. If you wish to purchase the pdf pattern (in 4 sises, Baby - Adult), please visit my Ravelry Store.
US 10.5/6.5mm 16" Needles
Co 72
Add stitch marker and join (invisible join video), careful not to twist sts.
Cable Stitches | Video Tutorial
C6F: slip 3 sts and place on cable needle & hold in front of work. K3, k3 from cable needle.
C6B: slip 3 sts and place on cable needle & hold in back of work. K3, k3 from cable needle.
Set up round: [k5, kfb] 12 times (84 sts)
Round 1-2: k all sts
Round 3: *c6f, k6. Rep from * around.
Round 4-6: k all sts.
Round 7: *k6, c6b. Rep from * around.
Round 8: k all sts
Repeat Rounds 1-8 until beanie measures approx. 9-10" depending on how slouchy you want. End after round 4 or 8. Adjust (height) by knitting more/less rounds.
Decrease Rounds - Switch to DPNs when sts become tight or use the Magic Loop Method.
Round 1: [k2tog, k17, ssk, pm] 4 times skipping the last pm
Round 2: [k2tog, k15, ssk, sm] 4 times skipping the last sm
Round 3: [k2tog, k13, ssk, sm] 4 times skipping the last sm
Round 4: [k2tog, k11, ssk,sm] 4 times skipping the last sm
Round 5: [k2tog, k9, ssk,sm] 4 times skipping the last sm
Round 6: [k2tog, k7, ssk,sm] 4 times skipping the last sm
Cut yarn leaving a long tail and weave through remaining sts as if to knit and cinch. Secure and weave in ends.
I didn't add a pom but it's always a must ;)
YARN POM POM | Video Tutorial
Using an extra-large pom pom maker (or desired size), make pom pom by wrapping yarn around pom maker 3-5 times or more to make as thick as you’d like, and attach to beanie.
Faux Fur Pom | Video Tutorial
YARN POM POM | Video Tutorial
Using an extra-large pom pom maker (or desired size), make pom pom by wrapping yarn around pom maker as many times as you’d like to make as thick as you’d like, and attach to beanie.
FAUX FUR POM POM | Video Tutorial
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