Gemelli Beanie Knitting Pattern (EN)

€4.90

The Gemelli Beanie is a versatile design in double layers, just like its name, there are two shapes plus two color styles you obtain at once in one beanie! An elongated shape with a nice color combo; or a docker hat with a thick brim, either color can be shown outward depending on your choice! This beanie is cast on from the middle of the tube, and then the brim is worked in double stockinette stitches in both colors simultaneously in the round. After, single layers are knitted separately in stockinette stitches and decreased on each side.

Level: ★★☆☆☆ Intermediate / confident beginner

Language: English

The Gemelli Beanie is a versatile design in double layers, just like its name, there are two shapes plus two color styles you obtain at once in one beanie! An elongated shape with a nice color combo; or a docker hat with a thick brim, either color can be shown outward depending on your choice! This beanie is cast on from the middle of the tube, and then the brim is worked in double stockinette stitches in both colors simultaneously in the round. After, single layers are knitted separately in stockinette stitches and decreased on each side.

Level: ★★☆☆☆ Intermediate / confident beginner

Language: English

Details

**Sizes:**
S (M) L
To fit head circumference: 53-56 (56-58) 58-61 cm / 21-22 (22-23) 23-24 inches.
The finished circumference of a single layer is 48 (51) 54.5 cm / 19 (20) 21 inches including a negative ease of 5-8 cm / 2-3 inches.
The finished length from the cast-on edge: 20.5 (24) 26.5 cm / 8 (9.5) 10.5 inches.
The model has a head circumference of 55 cm / 21.5 inches and is wearing a size S (blue + gray) and size M (green + Brwon).
**Gauge**
23.5 sts x 33 rnds = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette st on 3 cm needles after blocking
24.5 sts x 35 rnds = 10 cm / 4 inches in stockinette st on 3 cm needles before blocking
The beanie is worked before blocking.
**Yarn**
It needs a total of 130 (160) 180 g of Cool Wool from Lana Grossa (175 yards / 160 meters per 50 g), 65 (80) 90 g of each color. Or other Sport / light DK weight yarn 416 (512) 576 meters in total, 208 (256) 288 meters of each color.
The colorway used in the samples:
No.1: Pastel blue (2057), Dark gray mottled (0412)
No.2: Pastel green (2077), Mocha (2074)
Other suggested yarn:
Lana Gatto Mini Soft
Lana Grossa Cool Wool
Happy Sheep BabyWool
Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino
**Needles**
2.5 mm / US 1.5, 80 cm / 32 inches circular needles in total length for casting on;
3 mm / US 2.5, DPNs or 80 cm / 32 inches circular needles in total length, or other size to meet the gauge.
*NOTE:* Because the fabric circumference is around 50 cm / 20 inches, so if you work with circular needles, using the Magic loop method on a long cable is a better solution.
**Notions**
4 stitch markers
Tapestry needle
© Studio VivAlbicocca 2024. All rights reserved, personal use only.

Check the video tutorial here