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Lilou

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$8.44
Lilou
$8.44
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What you'll need

Size: Adult S/M Adult L/XL
Circumference (unstretched), in: 18.5 22.75
Brass (403-P)
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2 2
Onyx (236)
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1 1
Antler (149)
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1 1
Tools & Other Supplies
3.25mm (US 3) Double Pointed Needles (opens in a new tab)
2.75mm (US 2) Circular Needles (opens in a new tab)
3.25mm (US 3) Circular Needles (opens in a new tab)
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Product Details

Lilou is a whimsical colorwork beanie, perfect for using up stash yarn or mini skeins. Slightly slouchy, this hip, lightweight accessory is equally fun to knit and to wear!

Yarn: 3 colors of fingering weight yarn

Sample uses: 

  • C1 (gold): Woolen Boon, Boon Classic, 100% superwash merino, “Nothing Gold Can Stay” 
  • C2 (black): Cedar House Yarn, Sapling Sock, 75% superwash merino/ 25% nylon ,“Ink” 
  • C3 (white): Bumblebirch, Wellspring, 100% superwash merino, “Queen Anne’s Lace”

Yardage: 

Note that yardage given is an estimate, and may vary between knitters. 

  • C1: 80 yards 73 meters 
  • C2: 40 yards 36.5 meters 
  • C3: 40 yards 36.5 meters

Suggested substitute yarns are shown below.

Skills Required:  Knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, bobbles (instructions given in pattern)

Craft
Knitting
Designer
Caitlin Hunter
Format
Downloadable PDF
Language
English
Notes
You will also need a row counter (optional- useful for colorwork newbies), pom pom maker (optional), and a balloon or bowl for blocking
Number of patterns
1
Pages
4
Skill Level
Advanced