Meet Miss Meni! Between the swirls that have been swirling in my head, and the sudden onset of an out-of-nowhere rollercoaster of “temperature spikes” (I am 2 1/2 years away from the big 5-0, if you know what I mean ;0) I am also a lifelong Washington state girl (born and raised!) and have , literally, LIVED in beanies more than half the year, for most of my life. So, with my barometer going slightly haywire, these days, and the panic setting in (realizing that I just cannot see a world without my beautiful beanies!) I went STRAIGHT to my stash, grabbed my needles, and began my mission: a fabulous beanie…with built-in “Meni” A/C! Who doesn’t always love the best of both worlds, anyway? It truly makes my day when I get to see photos of Ravelers knitting my designs. So, by all means, blast me with any and all photos! I also love adding them to my publications! And don’t forget to check out the matching cowl: Meni Me!

Sizes
Toddler, child, teen/women’s small, women’s, men’s/ women’s large.

Gauge
Brim 6.5 stitches per inch.
Crown 5.5 stitches per inch.

Materials
• Up to up to 231 yds/100g of Yarnitoli DK
• Size US5 16-inch circular needles
• Size US6 16-inch circular needles
• Size US6 DPN’s
• Up to 63 size 6/0 (or 7/0) beads (optional)
• Darning needle
• Stranding needle (for beads)
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations
CO: cast-on
K: knit
K2tog: knit two stitches together
YO: yarn over
PM: place marker
P: purl
RND: round
SM: slip marker
STS: stitches