Harborview Beanie
The Harborview beanie uses the simple combination of knits and purls to create a subtly textured pattern. This stitch pattern can be played up or down depending on your yarn fiber and color choices. For example, a fuzzy alpaca yarn will make the texture much harder to detect, but a smooth tonal superwash yarn might allow the purl bumps to really shine.
This beanie is designed for a close-fit, but options have been provided to increase the brim and height to your preference. Note that any increase in brim or height will affect yarn amounts.
YARN
Sample 1 (green): Malabrigo Caprino
80% Wool / 20% Cashmere
(Sport Weight) 164 yd (150 m) / 50 g
164 yd (150 m) / 1 skein in colorway Pines
Sample 2 (gray): Enchanted Farms Alpaca
100% Alpaca
(Sport Weight) 300 yd (274 m) / 100 g
150 yd (137 m) / 1 skein in colorway Alice (natural)
NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 3 (3.25 mm) and US 4 (3.5 mm) 16 in (40 cm) circular needles and preferred needles for small circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Pom-pom (if desired)
GAUGE
24 sts x 36 rounds in pattern with larger needles = 4 in x 4 in (10 cm x 10 cm) after blocking
SIZES
Size 1 (2, 3)
Circumference: 16 (18.5, 21) in [40 (47, 54) cm]
Height: 8 in [20 cm]
This beanie is meant to fit with 2-4 in (5-10 cm) of negative ease. This is modeled in a Size 2 with 3 in (7.5 cm) of negative ease.
TECHNIQUES USED
Knit stitch
Purl stitch
K2tog
SSK