Military Knit Beanie Pattern
Skill level
Easy
Yarn
#6 weight, 82 yards
Lion Brand - wool ease thick & quick
fisherman
Materials
circular knitting needles 8 mm / US 11, 16"
circular knitting needles 9 mm / US 13, 16"
double pointed needles 4mm / US 6
stitch marker, if you'd like
darning needle
scissors
large pom pom maker
Gauge
8 stitches x 12 rows = 4" using knit stitch
Final size
9" length
21" circumference
Stitches
co - cast on
k - knit
k2tog - knit next 2 sts together
p - purl
st(s) - stitch(es)
pm - place maker
rep * to ** - repeat * to **
Pattern
with smaller circular needles, long tail co 45
invisible join, pm at beginning of round and begin to work circularly
row 1 *k1, p1** rep * to ** around
rows 2-3 *k1, p1** rep * to * around
change to larger circular needles
rows 4-18 k
switch to double pointed needles
row 19 *k2, k2tog** rep * to * to last 2 sts. k2
row 20 k around
row 21 *k1, k2tog** rep * to ** to last st. k
row 22 k around
Finish
cut yarn leaving a 10" tail. Draw through remaining stitches. weave in all ends using darning needle and cut remaining yarn. make large pom pom and attach to the top of the beanie with a yarn needle.
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Warmth For Warriors accepts projects made using this pattern. They do reserve the right to turn projects away but greatly appreciate the donations to help our soldiers here at home and overseas. These are some of our suggestions to make these for charity but it is always a good idea to check their site as well. We take care of the sizing within the pattern for you with this charity.
Send them to:
P.O. Box 353
Rudyard, MI 49780
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