Description
The Plexus Beanie features a beautiful trellis-like texture created using simple cable and wrapped stitches.
Written for a whopping six yarn weights from Aran/Worsted through to Heavy Super Chunky, it’s a versatile design that can be knitted for just about any season. The simple four-stitch, four-round repeat also makes the circumference easy to adjust.
The pattern has been thoroughly tested and tech edited, with written and video tutorials included for working the techniques with or without a cable needle.
Skill Level ~
Adventurous beginner.
Method ~
Knitted in the round from the bottom up using a simple four-stitch, four-round pattern repeat.
Size ~
Approximately 20 cm / 8″ wide × 23 cm / 9″ tall, with slight variations depending on yarn weight.
Designed to fit an average adult head circumference of approximately 56 cm / 22″. The textured stitch pattern creates plenty of stretch and is designed with greater negative ease for a comfortable fit.
The circumference can also be adjusted using the four-stitch pattern repeat.
Yarn ~
Aran/Worsted – 119 m / 130 yds
Light Chunky – 93 m / 102 yds
Chunky – 80 m / 88 yds
Light Super Chunky – 78 m / 85 yds
Super Chunky – 69 m / 76 yds
Heavy Super Chunky – 53 m / 58 yds
You can substitute another yarn provided you meet the stated gauge and achieve a suitable fabric.
Needles & Notions ~
Yarn in your chosen weight
40 cm / 16″ circular needles and DPNs in the sizes given for each yarn weight
Optional cable needle
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Pom-pom and tag, if desired
Gauge ~
Gauge is measured over 10 cm × 10 cm / 4″ × 4″, worked in pattern in the round using the larger recommended needle size, unstretched and unblocked.
Aran/Worsted: 24 sts × 28 rnds; WPI 11
Light Chunky: 22 sts × 24 rnds; WPI 10
Chunky: 18 sts × 20 rnds; WPI 8
Light Super Chunky: 16 sts × 18 rnds; WPI 7
Super Chunky: 12 sts × 14 rnds; WPI 6
Heavy Super Chunky: 11 sts × 11 rnds; WPI 5
Techniques ~
Long-tail cast on, or preferred method
Knit
Purl
Slip stitches
Wrapped stitches
Cable stitches
Decreases
Closing the top
Weaving in ends
Written and video tutorials are included, including instructions for working the cables with or without a cable needle.
This listing is for a digital PDF knitting pattern. No physical item will be sent.
This pattern and its images are protected by copyright and may not be copied, changed, sold or shared in whole or in part. You are welcome to sell finished items made from the pattern; pattern credit to Audacious Ewe is appreciated.
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