Fun Faux Beanie by Sandra A James

Fun Faux Beanie

Knitting
February 2024
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette in super bulky
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 10 - 6.0 mm
US 10½ - 6.5 mm
US 11 - 8.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
US 15 - 10.0 mm
73 - 88 yards (67 - 80 m)
Teen-small adult/Adult
English
This pattern is available for $6.99 USD
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The Fun Faux Beanie pattern is a twist on the crocheted-to-look-like-knitted concept. This knitting pattern is knit-to-look-like-crochet and, I promise, you will look twice - that’s the faux part! The fun part is all the possible color combinations you will make as you use up all those pesky, partial skeins and scraps taking up way too much room in your closet. Who doesn’t want to turn them into something beautiful? And you get to do it with a choice of single or dual stripes, or a combination of both. Now that’s a lot of possibilities!

Pattern is written for three weights in two sizes (teen/adult and adult), and is an easy cable knitting pattern in US terms (English). It is perfect for market prep because it absolutely flies off the needles. It is a super quick knit in the round and a fun way to use up all those annoying partial skeins and turn them into something useful.

Though written for super bulky, bulky and light bulky yarn, pattern easily lends itself to other weights and sizes with its simple four-stitch repeat over four rounds. Helpful tables, charts and video tutorials are included eliminating any guess-work. New to cabling? No problem. This simple 1/1 cable (RPC and LPC) is explained in a video tutorial and you’ll even be shown how to do it without a cable needle. You will be amazed how easy it is! The end result is a beautifully, bulky beanie that is full of texture, quick to make, a pleasure to knit, superbly warm to wear, and best of all, made from scraps!

Light bulky beanie requires US size 9/10 (5.5/6 mm) CN with 16”/40 cm cord plus DPN in larger size for decrease.
Yardage (recommend Malabrigo Mecha):
Teen/small adult – 103 yds/94 m
Adult - 108 yds/99 m

Bulky beanie requires US size 10.5/11 (6.5/8 mm) CN with 16”/40 cm cord plus DPN in larger size for decrease.
Yardage (recommend Malabrigo Chunky):
Teen/small adult – 86 yds/79 m
Adult - 96 yds/88 m

Super bulky beanie requires US size 13/15 (9/10 mm) CN with 16”/40 cm cord plus DPN in larger size for decrease.
Yardage (recommend Malabrigo Rasta):
Teen/small adult – 73 yds/67 m
Adult - 88 yds/80.5 m

This pattern and all photos are the property of Urban Chic Crochet and may not be distributed or used for resale or commercial purposes. You are welcome to sell products made from this pattern but please credit Urban Chic Crochet with the design. You can post photos and reviews of your finished items on Facebook and Instagram @UrbanChicCrochet and tag your photos #funfauxbeanie. I’d love to see your completed projects!

I do not accept any returns, exchanges or cancellations of digital purchases but you are welcome to contact me with any questions or concerns and I will respond as soon as possible. I can’t wait to see your beautiful creations! Happy knitting!