Thistles have a reputation for being prickly, tough, and determined. Yet their beauty is undeniable. Even as she claims her space and bristles at interference, Thistle holds within her the power to heal and regenerate. As the mother of three teens, I’ve come to see her as a reminder that even the most prickly seasons (and people) carry seeds of tenderness and growth.

The Thistle Seed Beanie is an easy, approachable design with a simple lace motif that feels rhythmic and grounding on the needles. Knit in bulky weight yarn, it comes together quickly and makes a warm, meaningful gift or a cozy staple for your own winter wardrobe.

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The Deets:

Craft:
Knitting

Yarn Options:
Bad Sheep Yarn Bulky, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Bulky, Lion Brand Hue + Me

Yarn Weight and Yardage:
95-100 yds / 87-92 m
Bulky (7 wpi) weight yarn

Gauge:
14 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette knit flat

Needle size:
US 9 - 5.5 mm, US 10 - 6.0 mm DPNs or circular for your favorite method of working in the round on multiple circumferences

Sizes available:
21 in/ 52 cm
Instructions are included in the pattern to adapt to multiple sizes.

Notions:

• Stitch marker for beginning of round

• Optional stitch markers for each pattern repeat

• Darning needle to sew in ends

• Optional pom pom