Shadow Beanie Pattern
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Shadow Beanie. This beanie uses the shadow knitting technique, also known as illusion knitting. It is made in two colours, or three if you want to add a pompom in a different colour, and comes in three sizes.
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This classic beanie can be made in either Fingering/4 ply yarn or DK/8 ply yarn. There are two sets of instructions included to cover both yarn weights. The simple two-row stripe pattern consists of alternating off-set garter ridges to create an optical illusion.
It is knitted in rounds from the bottom edge up, with a K1, P1 rib band.
The Shadow Beanie requires average to intermediate knitting skills.
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Shadow Beanie. This beanie uses the shadow knitting technique, also known as illusion knitting. It is made in two colours, or three if you want to add a pompom in a different colour, and comes in three sizes.
When you purchase this knitting pattern you will automatically receive an email containing a link to download a PDF.
If you wish to have the pattern in your Ravelry library please purchase it from Ravelry instead.
This classic beanie can be made in either Fingering/4 ply yarn or DK/8 ply yarn. There are two sets of instructions included to cover both yarn weights. The simple two-row stripe pattern consists of alternating off-set garter ridges to create an optical illusion.
It is knitted in rounds from the bottom edge up, with a K1, P1 rib band.
The Shadow Beanie requires average to intermediate knitting skills.
This knitting pattern PDF is for the Shadow Beanie. This beanie uses the shadow knitting technique, also known as illusion knitting. It is made in two colours, or three if you want to add a pompom in a different colour, and comes in three sizes.
When you purchase this knitting pattern you will automatically receive an email containing a link to download a PDF.
If you wish to have the pattern in your Ravelry library please purchase it from Ravelry instead.
This classic beanie can be made in either Fingering/4 ply yarn or DK/8 ply yarn. There are two sets of instructions included to cover both yarn weights. The simple two-row stripe pattern consists of alternating off-set garter ridges to create an optical illusion.
It is knitted in rounds from the bottom edge up, with a K1, P1 rib band.
The Shadow Beanie requires average to intermediate knitting skills.
Finished measurements
circumference approx 43-44 (49-51, 54-56) cm/17-17¼ (19¼-20, 21¼-22) ins
depth approx 14-15 (17-18, 19-20) cm/5½-6 (6¾-7, 7½-8) ins
Choose a size that will stretch to fit your head.
It is intended to be worn with approx 2-5cm/¾-2ins negative ease.
Yarn
DK/8 ply yarn
Colour 1 (C1): approx 50 (70, 90) metres/55 (76, 98) yards
Colour 2 (C2): approx 25 (40, 50) metres/27 (44, 55) yards
Add approx 35 metres/38 yards for pompom.
Fingering/4 ply yarn
Colour 1 (C1): approx 75 (110, 130) metres/82 (120, 142) yards
Colour 2 (C2): approx 35 (50, 60) metres/38 (55, 66) yards
Add approx 40 metres/44 yards for pompom.
Needles and notions
If making in DK/8 ply
one each 3.25mm/US 3 and 4mm/US 6 circular needles both 40cm/16ins long
set of 4mm double-pointed needles for crown
stitch markers and yarn needle
pompom maker (optional)
If making in Fingering/4 ply
one each 2.75mm/US 2 and 3.25mm/US 3 circular needles both 40cm/16ins long
set of 3.25mm double-pointed needles for crown
stitch markers and yarn needle
pompom maker (optional)
Tension
If making in DK/8 ply
The tension required is 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm/4ins over stocking st, worked in rounds on 4mm needles.
If making in Fingering/4 ply
The tension required is 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm/4ins over stocking st, worked in rounds on 3.25mm needles.
Knitting techniques
long tail cast-on
working in rounds
rib
illusion knitting (shadow knitting)
pompom
