The Design
“Choose worsted or chunky weight.”
Ah, the magic of mistake rib—it's worked in the soothing rhythm of K2/P2 ribbing but an extra stitch 'oopses' the next row over by one, giving you a much more complex texture than the simple ribbing instructions imply. Knit in a classic worsted weight or luxurious chunky, this set is cozy and modern.
The Details
FINISHED SIZES (BOTH GAUGES)
Beanie: 15"/38cm around x 7½"/19cm deep, unstretched; fits up to a 23"/58cm head.
Scarf: Approx. 7"/18cm wide x 62"/157cm long, after blocking.
WORSTED-WEIGHT VERSIONS
YARN
Beanie: 1 skein (215 yds/198m each): 150 yds/137m for beanie plus 40 yds/37m for pom-pom).
Scarf: 2 skeins (215 yds/198m each). Both shown here in color 62113 Slate.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
Beanie: US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge; plus US 4 (3.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle.
3 stitch markers; 1 locking marker.
Darning needle to finish.
Optional: large (3-3/8"/85mm) pom-pom maker.
Scarf: US 8 (5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
Darning needle to finish.
GAUGE
Beanie: Approx. 29 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, unstretched.
Scarf: Approx. 26 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, unstretched.
CHUNKY-WEIGHT VERSIONS
YARN
Beanie: 1 skein Misti Alpaca Chunky (109 yds/100m each): 85 yds/78m for beanie plus 24 yds/22m for pom-pom).
Scarf: 3 skeins Misti Alpaca Chunky (109 yds/100m each). Both shown here in color 1550 Aurora Red.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
Beanie: US 9 (5.5mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge; plus US 7 (4.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle.
3 stitch markers; 1 locking marker.
Darning needle to finish.
Optional: large (3-3/8"/85mm) pom-pom maker.
Scarf: US 10½ (6.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.
Darning needle to finish.
GAUGE
Beanie: Approx. 19 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, unstretched.
Scarf: Approx. 17 sts = 4"/10cm in pattern, unstretched.
KNITTER'S NOTES
The beanie knits up in a jiff, falling squarely into our “movie and the news” category of quick projects. And it’s handsome on men and women alike, so be prepared for requests from both!
Sizing tip: Ribbing shortens a little in length as it stretches in width. For a larger head, it's easier to add a few rounds than to change the stitch count and crown shaping.
