Knitting pattern for the GrainSheaf PilotBeanie! The PilotBeanie is worked in the round from the bottom up – starting with the rib. Finish with the ear flaps.
Sizes: Newborn (3) 6 (9) 12-18 months // (2) 3-4 years
Head circumference: 34-36 (38) 40 (44-46) 48 (50-52) 52-54 cm [13-14 (15) 15-16 (17-18) 18-19 (19-20) 20- 21”]
Materials: 50 (50) 100 (100) 100 (100) 100 grams of LilleMiriam Merino wool including pompom of 11 grams (8 ply/3 light weight) 50 grams = 125 m [1.8 oz = 137 yds ]
Needles: 3.5 mm circular 40 cm [US4 16”] and double-pointed or circular 80 cm |32”] for MLT - 3 mm double-pointed [US2.5]
Gauge: 22 sts stockinette stitch x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4”] using needle 3.5 mm [US4]
Accessories: 1 button (ø 15-16 mm) and approx. 30 cm [12”] round elastic (ø 1.5 mm) to attach the removable pompom or 1 large snap button
Difficulty: 3 out of 5 medium (read more about difficulty levels here )
Language: English