Guilloche Beanie

MATERIALS & INFORMATION

Gauge


Lightweight Beanie: 
25 sts x 32 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern 


Heavyweight Beanie: 
20 sts x 28 rounds = 10cm/ 4” x 10cm/ 4” in pattern

Sizing 


Lightweight Beanie: 

Size 1 (2, 3, 4) to fit head circumference of approximately 
44cm/ 17.5” (50cm/ 20”, 57cm/ 22.75”, 63cm/ 25.25”) 

suitable for Junior (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)


Heavy Weight Beanie:
 
Size 1 (2, 3) to fit head circumference of approximately
48cm/ 19” (55cm/ 22”, 63cm/ 25.25”) 
 
suitable for Junior/ Adult Small (Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Yarn 


Lightweight Beanie: 
suitable for sportweight yarns 
(approximately 300-350m per 100g/ 330-385y per 3.5oz)
 

Project requires one 100g skein

Heavyweight Beanie: 
suitable for DK to Aran-weight yarns 
(approximately 150-200m per 100g/ 165-220y per 3.5oz) 

Project requires one 100g skein

Needles ^


Lightweight Beanie- 

Needle A: circular needle, 3mm (US 3) in diameter 
or as needed to meet gauge
 
Needle B (optional): circular needle 0.5mm smaller in diameter than Needle A


Heavyweight Beanie - 

Needle A: circular needle, 4mm (US 6) in diameter 
or as needed to meet gauge
 
Needle B (optional): circular needle 0.5mm smaller in diameter than Needle A



^Note that the circular needle should be long enough to be suitable for the Magic Loop method. Alternatively, you will need a set of double-pointed needles for the crown decreases, same diameter as Needle A. 



Notions 

tapestry needle, measuring tape, optional: cable needle

Special

Techniques
 
crossed stitches, working in pattern while decreasing, 
optional: Magic Loop method

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NOTES

. As-written, the pattern will produce a ‘moderately slouchy’ beanie, as shown in the photos. If you prefer to make your beanie either more fitted, or more dramatically slouchy, instructions for working a custom length are provided in the pattern.

. Please be aware that this pattern requires familiarity with ‘working in pattern’ while working crown decreases.

. Yarn selection: Choosing a yarn with less meterage per 100g will result in a denser fabric; choosing a yarn with more meterage per 100g will result in a fabric with more drape. Solid colours will result in better visibility of the texture fabric.

BERET vs BEANIE?

Q: How similar are the Guilloche Beret and the Guilloche Beanie patterns? Is the beret simply a wider version of the Beanie?

A: The two patterns use the same stitch motif, but differ in construction (in other words: No, the beret is not just a wider version of the beanie; the crown shaping is done using different techniques for the two hats).