Date: Sun, 07 Dec 1997 09:22:18 -0500 From: Martha Haynes To: Knit@bolis.com Subject: KNIT: Beanie Sweater KNIT: Beanie Sweater I haven't seen any response to the request for a beanie sweater, so here's the pattern I made up. I use Knitaly (because I have lots of leftover bits from fruit caps) and size 7 needles. Gauge isn't crucial; beanies aren't too fussy. Cast on 30 stitches, divide among three needles and join, K1P1 rib for 5 rounds. Divide stitches on four needles 10, 5, 10, 5. Increase one stitch in the first and last stitch on each needle for one round, followed by a plain knit round. Repeat five times until you have 20, 15, 20, 15 stitches on four needles. Slip the 15 stitches on two lengths of contrasting color waste thread. Knit the remaining 40 stitches on four needles (10, 10, 10, 10) three rounds, then rib 3 rounds, then bind off. Pick up each of the 15 stitches (sleeves) on three needles (5, 5, 5), knit 2 rounds, rib 2 rounds, bind off. There you have it, plus you now know how to knit a sweater in the round from the top down. I use duplicate stitch to decorate, but you could easily add stripes. Have fun and happy holidays. Martha Haynes, on her way to Orlando to see the Rolling Stones with her knitting on her knee. --- This pattern downloaded from Wool Works: the online knitting compendium http://www.woolworks.org/