Ziggy Beanie

Ziggy is a fun to knit little seamless beanie for all; the big and the small. The beanie is adorned with a simple little zig zag stitch pattern that makes for an easy but interesting knit. Worked from the brim up, attention to finishing details make for the perfect winter accessory!

Construction:

Beginning with either a long-tail, or long-tail tubular cast-on, Ziggy is worked in the round from the brim upwards. Cablework is used to shape the zig-zag pattern before decreases cleverly draw the pattern into the crown.

Sizing:

Sized for head circumference of 12 to 24 inches/30.5 to 61cms 

The seven sizes in the range fits approximately newborn to large adult.

Skill Level:

Intermediate

Techniques used:

Knit and purl 

Alternative long-tail tubular cast-on (optional) 

Decreasing 

Working in the round 

Using dpns 

Cabling 

Cabling without a cable needle (optional)

Yarn Requirements:

• WOOLganic Organic Merino 8ply/DK (100% organic merino; 113yd103m/50g) - 1(1, 1, 2) [2, 2, 2] balls.

• OR 8ply/DK weight yarn of approximately: 

60/55 (80/75, 100/95, 120/110) [140/130, 160/150, 180/165] yards/metres approximately.

Sample shown in WOOLganic Krishna.