Star Swirl Beanie by Kate Blatchford

Star Swirl Beanie

Knitting
April 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in main pattern
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
150 - 200 yards (137 - 183 m)
Adult Small, Medium, Large
English
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This beanie combines star stitches and reverse stockinette for a quick, fun knit that all sorts will love. The pattern works well with both solid and variegated yarns, making either a cheerful swirl of colors or a more understated look. Either way, you can’t go wrong!

Materials

  • Approximately 150 yds/ 140 m worsted weight yarn
  • US 4 (3.5mm) 16 in/40 cm circular needle
  • US 7 (4.5mm) 16 in/40 cm circular needle
  • US 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles (or use circular for magic loop)
  • Stitch marker
  • Tapestry needle

Gauge
23 stitches x 27 rows = 4 in/10 cm in ribbing
20 stitches x 24 rows = 4 in/10 cm in main pattern

Sizing
Sizes Adult Small (Medium, Large)

Unstretched band circumference 18 (19.5, 21 in/46 (50, 53) cm to fit head circumference 20 (22, 24) in/50 (56, 61) cm