American Samoa Beanie by Nancy Bates

American Samoa Beanie

Knitting
September 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
9.5 stitches = 2 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
240 - 250 yards (219 - 229 m)
One size fits an average adult size head (approx. 19 in./48 cm to 22 in./56 cm)
English

This pattern continues Nancy Bates’ series of 63 Beanies inspired by the U.S. National Parks. It was first released in the book Knitting the National Parks.

This pattern uses 6-9 colors of worsted weight yarn:

25g/50yds Color A
20g/40yds Color B
17g/35yds Color C
17g/35yds Color D
20g/40yds Color E
20g/40yds Color F
Optional - 6-10yds in 1-3 colors for french knot flowers

Recommended Notions:

3 stitch markers - 2 of one color and 1 of another color
Tapestry needle