Two Colour Beanie: Free Pattern No. 1

Size: Average

NB: There is no turn up with this pattern but if you require one then rib 4 inches (10 cm) instead of 2 inches (5 cm) and remember to sew the rib on outside of hat when joining sides for turn up.

Materials:
1 pair UK Size 4 Needles (6mm) US Size 10
Use same needles throughout

Approximately 30 grammes (US 30 grams) of Double Knitting Yarn (8 Ply) -White with a small amount of Red, or colours of your choice

Abbreviations:
k: knit; p: purl; st.st.: Stocking Stitch; in: inches; cm: centimetres; tog: together; rep: repeat; sts: stitches; rem: remaining; yfwd: yarn forward; sl: slip; ybk: yarn back

Terms:
Stocking Stitch: 1st row knit, 2nd row purl; yarn forward: bring the yarn towards you; sl 1: slip the next stitch onto the right needle without knitting it; yarn back: put the yarn away from you

Using white: Cast on 80 sts
1st Row (optional): Knit into the back of each stitch
Work 8 Rows (or 2 in, 5 cm) in k1, p1 Rib

Next Row: Using red: *k1, yfwd, sl 1 purlwise, ybk*, rep from * to * until end
Next Row: Using red: p
Next Row: Using white: k1, *k1, yfwd, sl 1 purlwise, ybk*, rep from * to * until last stitch, k1
Next Row: Using white: p
These last four rows form the two-colour pattern.

Repeat the last four two-colour pattern rows until work measures 6 in (15 cm) ending with a white p Row
Next Row: Using red: *k1, yfwd, sl 1 purlwise, ybk*, rep from* to * until end
Next Row: Using red: p

Shape Top:
Using white and working in st.st.
Row 1: (k6, k2 tog), rep to end (70 sts rem)
Row 2: p
Row 3: (k5, k2tog), rep to end (60 sts rem)
Row 4: p
Row 5: (k4, k2 tog), rep to end (50 sts rem)
Row 6: p
Row 7: (k3, k2 tog), rep. to end (40 sts rem)
Row 8: p
Row 9: (k2, k2 tog), rep to end (30 sts rem)
Row 10: p
Row 11: (k1, k2 tog), rep to end (20 sts rem)
Row 12: p
Leaving a long tail for sew up, cut yarn and thread tail through rem 20 sts. Pull up tight and turn Inside out. Secure by stitching but don't cut the thread. Using rem tail sew sides tog neatly and fasten off. Turn Right Side out.