DK Daisy Chain Beanie
DK Daisy Chain Beanie is a reversible hat, knit sideways with one seam (graft). It is worked in marled garter stitch with two strands of different colour yarn held together. The double knit motif is worked in stockinette with yarns separated for front and back.
PATTERN FEATURES
➰ reversible design
➰ knit sideways
➰ marled garter stitch
➰ double knit colourwork
➰ short row shaping
➰ invisible seaming
SIZES
S (M, L) to fit head circumferences 19.7 (22, 23.6) inches /50 (56, 60) cm
It is easy to adjust the pattern for sizes in between.
YARN
Knitting with two yarns held together creates a warm, thick fabric. Combine two single ply or lightly twisted 2-ply fingering yarns. Note a high twist sock yarn is not a good choice for this project.
Purple/brown sample
Yarn A (purple)
200 yds (183m) / 50g, Singles Sock by Maruma Yarns (100% Merino; 420yds (366m) / 100g)
Yarn B (brown)
210 yds (192m) / 50g, Tosh Merino Light by Madelinetosh + Shibui Knits (100% SW Merino; 420yds (384m) / 100g)
Red/green sample
Yarn A (red)
220 yds (200m) / 50g, Singles - Merino/Silk/Yak by Norne Yarn (65% Merino, 20% Silk, 15% Yak; 525yds (480m) /120g)
Yarn B (green)
200 yds (183m) / 50g, Singles Sock by Maruma Yarns (100% Merino, 420yds (366m) / 100g)
YARN SUBSTITUTIONS
Check out this discussion: Yarn substitutions for DK Daisy Chain and Tristia
TOOLS AND NOTIONS
➰ pair US 2.5/3 mm 24 in/60 cm circular needles
➰ blunt tapestry needle
➰ four stitch markers
➰ waste yarn in DK weight and contrasting colour
SKILL LEVEL
This is a quick project, worked entirely in garter stitch, with some advanced knitting techniques, such as double knitting, short rows, and grafting. All techniques are demonstrated in my video tutorials and should be easy to follow, but some may require extra practice.
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