beanie pattern!

finally  a beanie pattern that I happy with. I have tryed many different configurations of needle size, stitch etc. This one is simple and easy and only takes about 80 gms of my yarn.

Instructions:

Using 9mm double -pointed needles and super-bulky sofTrope yarn, Cast on 40 stitches.

Place marker to mark beginning of the round if knitting in the round.

Rib pattern:

All rows: Knit 2, purl 2, until end.

Work in pattern until about 20cm or length desired.

Shape crown:

Next row: k2tog, p2tog until end. (20 stitches)

Next row: k1, p1 until end.

Last row: k2tog until end (10 stitches remain).

Finishing

Cut yarn, leave a 20cm tail if knit flat. Using wool needle, thread through remaining 10 stitches. Sew in ends. If knit straight seam piece together using a flat seam.

 Make & attach a 20cm pom pom from remaining yarn,  if desired!