Arizona Beanie by Nancy Bates

Arizona Beanie

Knitting
October 2025
both are used in this pattern
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
9.5 stitches = 2 inches
in stockinette
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
180 - 200 yards (165 - 183 m)
One size fits an average adult head 19" - 22", after blocking
English
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Arizona embodies everything that is classic southwest. The Saguaro cactus of the Sonoran Desert, red rocks of Sedona, mining towns and ghost towns, the famous buttes of Monument Valley and of course, the Grand Canyon, are just a sampling of what makes Arizona unique.

The warm and rich colors of the sunsets and landscapes even carry over into fashion, home interiors, and jewelry, much of which is inspired by the beautiful beadwork and woven cloth of the Navajo people. This design captures the warmth of Arizona in three distinct “beadwork-inspired” bands showcased against a turquoise backdrop, the color and name of the beloved state gemstone.

Size:
One size fits an average adult size head. (Approx. 20” - 23”)

Colors and quantities used as shown:
A: Malabrigo Rios: Solis (50 g /100 yd. /91 m)
B: Malabrigo Rios: Paris Night (10 g/ 21 yd./ 19 m)
C. Malabrigo Rios: Sunset (13 g/ 25 yd./ 23 m)
D. Malabrigo Rios: Natural (20 g/ 42 yd./ 38 m)
E: Aly Bee Workshop Merino Worsted: Honey Bee (13 g/ 25 yd./ 23 m)