What you'll need
| Circumference, cm: | 51 | 56 |
|---|---|---|
Dream in Color Classy - Bermuda Teal
|
1 | 1 |
|
Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted - Pewter
|
1 | 1 |
Product Description
Constructed from the top down, Helix requires only one skein (about 65g) of worsted-weight yarn. Perfect for that single skein of luxury yarn you’ve been hoarding!
Pattern includes charts and written out instructions. All cables and twists are worked over only two stitches, making this hat a perfect candidate for cabling without a cable needle.
The pattern is written for a size to fit most adult heads. If you’d like to knit it for a larger head, instructions are included in the pattern to make the hat at a slightly bigger gauge.
Helix Beanie by Triona Murphy
What is Being Made
The Helix Beanie is an intermediate-level knitted hat designed by Triona Murphy. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a fitted beanie available in two sizes: Medium (approximately 20 inches/51 centimeters circumference) and Large (approximately 22 inches/56 centimeters circumference). The pattern uses the same construction method for both sizes, with adjustments made through gauge selection and needle sizing rather than different stitch counts.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
The Helix Beanie employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern utilizes double-pointed needles or a circular needle for in-the-round construction, a method that creates seamless, tubular fabric ideal for hat making. This approach eliminates the need for seaming and produces a smooth, professional finish. The pattern includes increases worked as kfb (knit front and back) stitches, a common technique for shaping and expanding the fabric during the crown or body of the hat.
Stitches Used
The Helix Beanie pattern incorporates basic knitting stitches including knit (k) and purl (p) stitches. The kfb (knit front and back) increase stitch is used to add stitches where shaping is required. These fundamental stitches combine to create the structure and texture of the finished beanie.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Helix Beanie is designed to work with worsted-weight yarn, a medium-weight yarn category that knits quickly and provides good stitch definition. The pattern provides specific yarn recommendations for each size:
- Medium size: Dream in Color Classy (100% merino wool; 250 yards/229 meters per 113-gram skein) in the color Bermuda Teal; requires 1 skein
- Large size: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted Solid (100% wool; 225 yards/206 meters per 114-gram skein) in the color Pewter; requires 1 skein
Needles and Gauge
The Helix Beanie pattern calls for US #7 or US #8 (4.5 or 5.0 millimeter) double-pointed needles or a circular needle of the same size, 16 or 20 inches long. The specific needle size required depends on achieving the correct gauge for your chosen size. The pattern emphasizes the importance of knitting a gauge swatch before beginning the project and adjusting needle size as needed to match the required gauge, ensuring the finished hat will fit properly.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Designer: | Triona Murphy |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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