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Difficulty: Intermediate

Storm beanie is a chunky winter beanie with a loose crown. This hearty accessory features wide two-color brioche ribbing brim, two-tone textured crown and flower shaped top tip.

Storm beanie is worked from bottom up in one piece.

SIZES
One Size

BEANIE MEASUREMENTS
Brim Circumference: 52 cm 20.5 inches
Overall Length: 23 cm 9 inches

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
6 mm US 10 circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm 16 or 24 inches )
7 mm US 10.75 circular needles ( 40 or 60 cm 16 or 24 inches )
OR required needle size to obtain gauge

SIZE GUIDE
Storm beanie is designed to have a comfortable wearing ease with a high loose crown to style. Fit head circumference 54-60 cm 21.25-23.5 inches.

KNITTING DENSITY
In 2-color brioche using 7 mm US 10.75 needles
10 sts x 26 rounds (13 knit stitches in brioche stitch) = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches
In 2-color slip double seed stitch using 7 mm US 10.75 needles
12 sts x 24 rounds = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches

SUGGESTED MATERIALS
Color A (Icy Blue):
100 m. Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB11
Color B (Cream):
100 m. Woolfolk, Fleck Bulky, 100 gr. / 100 m - FKB1

Knit the beanie with 1 strand of fleck bulky.

Approx. 1 m of knitting elastic

Yarn Alternatives
1 strand of any bulky to super bulky yarn would be a good choice
OR
1 strand of worsted to aran weight yarn with 1 strand of fingering weight yarn held together