"Illusionist" beanie test

How this works: 

First 6 testers to sign up are accepted into the test. 

If the test is full, you will be wait listed in case someone drops out. I will contact you as the spot becomes available. Cool?

You must knit using Malabrigo Rios. Such a chore? ! right :) lol. I know, I twisted your arm. Yarn shopping enabled! Malabrigo is the BEST !!! Superwash work horse and in spectacular colour way array. Enjoy yarn shopping!

Inspiration:

Wonderful play on wedge charted beanie construction accented by the slanted bi coloured ribbing.

Fun in every stitch, I guarantee it.

Tip: If you are a Continental knitter, have you tried using the “Norwegian Thimble”? Please do, its efficient, and addictive.

My favourite colour combo in my favourite work horse yarn.

Sizes:

Average Adult head

Finished Measurements:

22 in (56cm) circumference, 10 in  (25 cm) height.

Gauge:

26 sts/ 26 rows knitted in charted pattern (in the round) on size 7 US (4.5mm)

Yarn/Amount:

Main colour MC: Malabrigo Rios in Glitter

Contrast colour CC: Malabrigo Rios in Bobby Blue

1  skein each

Notions:

·  Size 7 US (4.5 mm) 16-inch (40cm) circulars needles,

·  Size 7 US (4.5 mm) DPN’s,

·  Optional crotchet hook 4.5 mm for circular CO, a DPN can be used,

·  Stitch marker of different colour to denote BOR, optional 7 st markers to denote each chart repeat

·  Darning needle,

·  Head for blocking.

Skills required:

·  Knitting stranded from chart,

·  Circular cast on,

·  Left twist,

·  Increases (M1Left).

Notes about construction:

Knitted top down in one piece, with increases hidden in the work. Trim knitted using the left twist st and bound off in 2 colours knit wise.