Iotla Valley Beanie by Diane Serviss

Iotla Valley Beanie

Knitting
July 2014
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
US 10 - 6.0 mm
100 yards (91 m)
average adult 20 - 23 inch head
English
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Pattern details..
While vacationing at our cabin in the Iotla Valley, North Carolina, I looked forward to sitting on our porch and staring off into the mountains, appreciating nature with every stitch. I designed this beanie to reflect the mountains and valleys I enjoyed. The pattern is simple to memorize and suits both men and women. Quick to make, using 1 skein of bulky yarn, this hat is that perfect one-night project for those last minute gifts.

Finished Measurements
Circumference at brim band 19” (48 cm) unstretched, 8” (20 cm) in length from brim edge to crown; will fit head circumference of 20” – 23” (50.5 cm – 58 cm)

Yarn
100 yds (91 m) bulky weight #5 yarn (shown knitted in Marine, Willow Yarns Burrow Bulky, 75% acrylic, 25% washable wool, 131 yds/119 m per skein)

Other Yarn Suggestions

  • Cascade 128, 100% Peruvian Highland wool, 128 yds/117 m per skein
  • Lion Brand Wool-Ease Chunky, 80% acrylic, 20% wool, 153 yds/140 m per skein
  • Lion Brand Unique, 100% acrylic, 109 yds/100 m per skein
  • Lion Brand Tweed Stripes, 100% acrylic, 144yds/132 m per skein
  • Willow Yarns Daily Bulky, 100% superwash wool, 106 yds/97 m per skein

Needles and Other Materials
One 16” (40.5 cm) circular knitting needle size US 10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
US 10 (6 mm) set of 5 double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker
Scissors
Yarn needle