Redwood Forest Beanie

Description

Embrace the majestic beauty of the redwood forest with this cozy and stylish beanie. The intricate stitch pattern mimics the towering trees, making this beanie a unique and eye-catching accessory.

Materials

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in forest green, brown, and beige
Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) and US 8 (5mm) knitting needles, or sizes needed to obtain gauge
Crochet hook: US H/8 (5mm) for finishing

Gauge

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with larger needles

Size

One size fits most

Pattern

Brim: Using smaller needles and brown yarn, cast on 96 stitches. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
Main Body: Switch to larger needles. Join forest green yarn and knit every round until piece measures 5 inches from cast-on edge.
Tree Stitch Pattern: Round 1: *K1, P3, K1, P3, repeat from * to end. Round 2: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they appear. Repeat these 2 rounds for pattern.
Crown Decrease: Switch to beige yarn. Round 1: *K1, P3, K2tog, P1, repeat from * to end. Round 2: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they appear. Round 3: *K1, P3, K2tog, repeat from * to end. Round 4: Knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches as they appear. Continue in this manner, decreasing 12 stitches evenly spaced in each knit section every other round until 12 stitches remain. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close, and secure.
Finishing: With crochet hook, join beige yarn at cast-on edge. Single crochet around bottom edge of brim. Weave in all ends.

Embrace the tranquility of the redwoods with this beautifully crafted beanie. Happy knitting!