Amygdala Beanie

In the human brain, the amygdalae play a major role in producing emotional memories; as we move through life, we learn from these memories, trying to avoid the negative and attract the positive. Let’s create more positive ones, shall we?

The Amygdala Beanie is a simple, quick knit that has plenty of textural interest. This pattern is actually two patterns in one: bulky and super bulky, both on large needles to relax the mind and give you an instant gratification project whenever you need one.

Techniques: knit, purl, slipping stitches, increases, decreases, knitting in the round

Bulky Version (pink version, knit in La Bien Aimee Big Merino, or green version, knit in Brooklyn Tweed Arbor Lodge)

Size: Stretches to fit a 22 inch head circumference; easily adjustable (as the green version has been!)

Gauge: 12 sts and 18 rows in 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles

Yardage: 92 yards (85 meters) of bulky weight yarn

Size 10/6.0mm 16in circular needles

Size 13/9.0mm 16in circular needles

Size 13/9.0mm DPNs or circular needle long enough for magic loop

Super Bulky Version (blue and purple version, knit in Malabrigo Rasta)

Size: Stretches to fit a 22 inch head circumference; easily adjustable

Gauge: 10.5 sts and 16 rows in 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles

Yardage: 80 yards (74 meters) of super bulky yarn

Size 13/9.0mm 16in circular needles

Size 15/10.0mm 16in circular needles

Size 15/10.0mm DPNs or long enough circular needle for magic loop

Notions for both:

Tapestry needle

Scissors

Stitch Marker

Optional: Pompom

As always, feel free to contact me at corin@iknituknot.com with any questions. Happy knitting!