There is nothing quite like the classics. So I am starting a personal challenge to create a collection of classic, beginner friendly designs. The Duplicibeanie is a double thick beanie which is perfect for winter. Knit in the round, the hat is long enough to be worn as a slouchy beanie or with a folded brim. Ideal for stash busting and playing with color. Most sizes can be made with 1 skein of that special hand dyed yarn.
The Inspiration
You all should know by now that I am all about the value. And I picked up some of this wonderfully soft and sheeny DK yarn for a steal at Michaels a few years ago. This yarn has since been discontinued but is easily swapped out for any other DK yarn. My partner really loves beanies so I try to make him one at least once a year. If you have seen my Simplicibeanie pattern, that is his absolute favorite. But when I asked him if he would like a fully doubled over hat, he was even more excited. And when he's such a good model, he can really have whatever hat comes off my needles. (Unfortunately, while I look drop dead gorgeous in pretty much everything, hats are not it X-D). I hope you enjoy the pattern and make one for every member of the family.
The Pattern
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**the ravelry pattern will occasionally be updated with other yarn weights**
Yarn
Joy DK (273yds/250m, 100g/3.5oz, 100% Acrylic)
1 skein of Latte (A)
1 skein of Cloud (B)
OR
(120, 130, 140)(150, 165, 180) yds each color
Needles
US #6 – 4.0 mm
16” circular needles or DPNs
Other Materials
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Stitch Marker x1
Gauge
17 sts x 26 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette, blocked
Finished size
3-6mo
6-12 mo
Toddler
Child
Teen/Adult Small
Adult Large
Head Circumference (14, 16, 18) (20, 21, 22) inch circumference
Abbreviations
bo bind off
co cast on
dec decrease
k knit
k2tog knit two together
p purl
pm place marker
rep repeat
sm slip marker
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
• Worked bottom up and in the round. The second half with worked seamlessly onto the first. Crown shaping decreases are worked for a skullcap fit.
• Slip marker at the end of each round.
• This pattern is suitable for beginners.
Instructions
First Half
With A, CO (60, 68, 77) (85, 90, 94)
• Rnd 1: Pm, join in the round being careful not to twist, K to marker.
• Rnd 2: Sm, K to marker.
Rep Rnd 2 for a total of (48, 56, 56) (58, 58, 64) rows or until piece measures (7.5, 8.5, 8.5) (9, 9, 9.5)” long.
• Set-Up Rnd: Sm, dec (0, 8, 7) (5, 0, 4) sts evenly. – (60, 60, 70) (80, 90, 90) sts
• Decrease Rnd: *K (4, 4, 5) (6, 7, 7), K2tog; rep from * to marker. – (50, 50, 60) (70, 80, 80) sts
• Next Rnd: Sm, K to marker.
Rep last 2 rows (4, 4, 5) (6, 7, 7) more times. – 10 sts
• Next Rnd: * K2tog; rep from * to marker. – 5 sts
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle thread tail through all stitches, pull tight, and knot in place.
Second Half
With RS facing and color B, pick up (60, 68, 77) (85, 90, 94) sts along the cast on edge.
Work the same as for first half.
Fold second half inside first half. Tie crowns together using remaining tails if desired.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block as desired.
If you have any questions about the pattern or notice any errors, feel free to comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Feel free to make and sell items from this pattern in small quantities, but please give credit and link to my page. Do not sell, distribute, or reproduce the pattern.