Knitting: Machine Knit Tuck Stitch Beanie Pattern

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Machine Knit Tuck Stitch Beanie Pattern Pattern

Category:

Knitting

Type:

Accessory

Fit:

Women, Girls, Boys

Item:

Hat

Skill Level:

Beginner

Basic Skills Necessary:

Do a closed cast on
Use the latch tool to reform ribbing
Set carriage to hold and non-holding positions
Make a pompom

Pattern Description:

This simple tuck stitch hat knitting pattern is for Women and children and to be done on a mid-gauge flat bed knitting machine. With the right color combinations, this hat looks super fun to wear and is super warm because of the tight tuck stitches. The tuck stitches gives is a nice all over pattern and texture. It has pictures for each step and it brightly color coded so its fairly easy to follow. The instructions are written out in simple English, no symbols. If you still happen to find following this pattern difficult then feel free to contact me with inquiries.

Gauge:

4 stitches and 5 rows = 1 inch in Tuck Stitch
The ribbing gauge is bigger than the tuck gauge. The ribbing is 6.5 rows and 3 stitches per inch.

Sizing / Finished Measurements:

The women's hat will come out to 17.5" in circumference and will stretch to fit a 22" head
The child's hat will come out to 15" in circumference and will stretch to fit a 20" head

Materials:

3 skeins of chunky worsted weight yarn
yarn needle
flat bed mid-gauge knitting machine
waste yarn

Suggested yarn:

100 yards of Chunky weight

Preferred Brand/Yarn:

Bernat softee chunky (discontinued)