Cladogram Beanie

This beanie uses mosaic crochet to create the branching pattern inspired by the diagrams representing phylogenetic trees. Make one to celebrate Darwin Day (February 12)!

Materials Yarn: Jamieson’s of Shetland Ultra Black, 80 yd (A) Goblin, 35 yd (B) Lava, 35 yd (C) Silver, 170 yd (D) Sunburst, 35 yd (E) Titanic, 35 yd (F)

Hook: 3.0 and 3.5 mm hook, or appropriate for gauge

Notions: tapestry needle

Gauge 22 st x 13 rounds in dc in 4” square

Abbreviations BLO – back loop only bpdc – back post double crochet ch – chain dc – double crochet dc2tog – double crochet two together efpdc – extended front post double crochet FLO – front loop only FLOdc2tog – front loop only double crochet two together fpdc – front post double crochet sc – single crochet sl st – slip stitch st – stitch