Gallup Beanie

The Gallup beanie is knit in the round and is a great pattern for learning color-work. The heavier weight yarn and larger needles makes this a quick knit.

Kits available here! Gallup Beanie Kit

Difficulty Level
Intermediate/Adventurous Beginner: Familiar with knitting in the round, able to work with double pointed needles, familiar with reading color-work charts.

Skills Required
Cast on, working in the round on circular needles, working from charts, stranded color-work, working with double pointed needles.

Finished Measurements
Child
Circumference: 16.5”, 42 cm
Height: 7”, 18 cm
Adult
Circumference: 19.5”, 49.5 cm
Height: 9”, 23 cm

Gauge
17 sts and 22 rounds = 4 inches in charted pattern

Materials
US Size 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6.0 mm), 16” circular needles.
US Size 10 (6.0 mm) double pointed needles.
Aran or light bulky weight yarn in two contrasting colors.
This sample was made with Knitted Wit Targhee Bulky (which is a light bulky or Aran weight) shown in colors: Kiss N Teal and Pollen.

Approximate Yardage
Child: 70 yards of main color, 19 yards of contrasting color.
Adult: 100 yards of main color, 22 yards of contrasting color.