Beanie Pattern #1538

MATERIALS REQUIRED—American Thread Company "Dawn" Knitting Worsted.

1 2-oz. Skein, White or Colors.

4 Double Pointed Knitting Needles No. 6.

Cast on 96 sts—32 on each of 3 needles.

K 2, P 2 for 35 rows. (About 5 inches.)

K 6, P 2 for 22 rows. (About 3 inches.)

Then decrease every row at each end of each needle until 4 sts remain on each needle. (To decrease, K 1, Sl 1, K 1, pass the slipped st over the K st, K to within the last 3 sts on needle, K 2 together, K 1) break yarn leaving an end, thread into a large needle, draw through all sts and fasten firmly.

This Beanie can also be made of "Dawn" Germantown Wool.

This pattern was originally published in Star #15, Book of Crocheted, Knitted, Tatted and has passed into the public domain: the source states these designs "are no longer protected by copyright and you are free to do whatever you would like to do with them." It is reproduced here verbatim, including original vintage terminology, abbreviations, and measurements, which may differ from modern conventions. You can view the original transcription at freevintageknitting.com.