Bats on a hat is a cute new beanie, perfect for all of us who like bats or to wear this Halloween season. It sure makes for a fun knit and wear. Knitted in the round with two colors and a simple stranded method, see a how video on how to float the stitches in Part 4 of the pattern.
The pattern is entirely written and also offers a chart.
There are two sizes to knit, S/M small/medium and a L/XL large/extra large size. The circumferences are 21"/ 23.5" and the height measures 9"/11".
Knit kits include
Allero, two skeins in a light worsted weight in a washable 50/50 acrylic/cotton yarn, perfect for hats, right. 154 yards/50 grams per skein. C1-color 1 Light Grey, C2-color 2 Dark Grey.
The printed pattern and emailed PDF file.
All packaged in a convenient project bag.
Notions needed
- US size 6 (4 mm) circular needle 16" (41 cm) in length.
- 9 stitch markers, one being different to mark beginning of rounds.
- Tapestry needle for finishing.
Gauge: 20 sts and 24 rows in 4" of stockinette stitch.
Techniques applied: Knitting and purling in the round, increasing, color changes, stranded knitting, decreasing, no binding off instead loading tapestry needle to cinch stitches together and securing them under the crown. Weaving in ends and blocking.
Enjoy the knit~
You might also like to cast on the new, since it is also a seasonal project~
