Cyrene's Vines by Ashleigh Annereau

Cyrene's Vines

Knitting
April 2020
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
23 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
100 - 656 yards (91 - 600 m)
6 months - XL adult
English
This pattern is available for NZ$10.00 NZD buy it now

Cyrene’s Vines is a beautifully stylish pattern, designed in the luxurious Mardi yarn. The lace columns give interest to the pattern without being too complex, making a very elegant piece.
The beautiful simplicity of this beanie and cowl combination makes it the perfect go to for wearing out and about , while the gorgeous yarn it is made from will make you want to keep it on while you cozy up on the sofa.

Notes: For a slouchy fit beanie, knit the size up from what you would normally.

Needles:
3.25mm (UK9.5/ US4) 40cm/16 inch circular needles,
3.75mm (UK8, US6) 40cm/16 inch circular needles,
and
3.75mm (UK8, US6) dpns OR, 80cm (32 inch) or longer circular needle if you prefer the magic loop method.
Or needles required to obtain gauge.

Tension:
23sts and 31 rows using larger needles

Yarn:
1 - 2 skeins of Happy-go-knitty Mardi shown in shade “ Extra Virgin Olive Oil”

Beanie Sizes:

  1. 6-12 months - 43 cm / 17 inch
  2. Toddler 1-3 years - 45 cm / 18 inch
  3. Child 3-10 years - 48 cm / 19 inch
  4. Teen/Small Adult - 50 cm / 20 inch
  5. Medium-X Large Adult - 55 / 22 inch +

This beanie is designed to have negative ease, meaning that the beanie will stretch to fit snuggly around the head.

Cowl: comes in 3 sizes, a close fitting single loop, a loose fitting single loop, and a long loop that can be wrapped twice around the neck.