How to Knit a Colour Block Beanie140


A colour block beanie is a stylish and practical winter accessory that can be easily knitted at home. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of creating your own colour block beanie, with detailed instructions and clear images.

Materials* Worsted weight yarn in three colours (approx. 100g of each colour)
* Size US 7 (4.5mm) circular knitting needles (16" or 24" length)
* Tapestry needle

Gauge* 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations* CO: Cast on
* K: Knit
* P: Purl
* BO: Bind off
* St(s): Stitch(es)

Instructions

Ribbing


* CO 96 sts using the yarn colour of your choice.
* Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
* K1, P1 for 10 rounds.

Body of Beanie


* Switch to the next yarn colour.
* Continue knitting in stockinette stitch (K every round) until the beanie measures approximately 7 inches from the cast-on edge.

Colour Block 1


* Switch to the third yarn colour.
* Knit 20 rounds.

Colour Block 2


* Switch back to the second yarn colour.
* Knit 20 rounds.

Colour Block 3


* Switch back to the first yarn colour.
* Knit 20 rounds.

Crown Shaping


* Begin decreasing stitches to shape the crown of the beanie.
* *K2tog, K2* around. (90 sts)
* *K1, K2tog* around. (72 sts)
* *K2tog* around. (54 sts)
* Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
* Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull to tighten.

Finishing


* Use the tapestry needle to weave in any loose ends.
* Fold up the brim of the beanie and enjoy your new handmade accessory!

Tips* For a slouchier beanie, knit for a few more rounds before beginning crown shaping.
* To adjust the size of the beanie, increase or decrease the number of stitches cast on.
* You can use any combination of yarn colours to create a custom colour block beanie.
* Be sure to keep your tension even throughout the knitting process for a professional-looking finish.

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