Pattern includes two sets of instructions for knitting the Backroads Beanie in two choices of yarn weights: Super Chunky - Manos del Uruguay Franca, or Worsted - Manos del Uruguay Maxima The inspiration behind the Back Roads Beanie is just as the name suggests. Ireland is made up of a maze of back roads. They are small, winding, narrow boreens and they are lined with beautiful, lush hedgerows spilling out onto the roads. They all have grass tufts growing up in the middle of the road. The Left Twist stitch in the pattern is representative of the meandering roads, while a modified take on the Andalusian Stitch represents the grass tufts growing in the middle of the roads. SIZE One size, 42cm/16½” circumference x 23cm/9” length Designed to fit with 5-8cm/2-3” negative ease (hat will stretch to fit) MATERIALS MAXIMA Version Manos del Uruguay MAXIMA (100% Extra Fine Merino Wool), 200m/218 yds per 100g/3.5 oz skein 1 skein Shown in: MAXIMA M2020 Spirulina, approximately 54g, 108m/ 118yds 4.5mm (US 7) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long 5.5mm (US 9) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long **FRANCA Version** Manos del Uruguay FRANCA (100% Superwash Merino Wool), 105m/114 yds per 150g/5.25 oz skein 1 skein Shown in: FRANCA F30 Menhir, approximately 65m/ 71yds 7mm (US 10.75) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long 9mm (US 13) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long Both Versions 1 stitch marker Tapestry needle Faux fur or yarn pompom, optional TENSION 18.5 sts and 26 rnds in pattern = 10cm/4” using MAXIMA and 5.5mm (US 9) needles after blocking OR 13 sts and 18 rnds in pattern = 10cm/4” using FRANCA and 9mm (US 13) needles after blocking Price is for the pattern only, not the finished garment. Once your payment has cleared, you will receive an email from Etsy with a link to download your pattern. There is no shipping fee as the pattern is supplied as a PDF file. Pattern and photos are copyright ©Rooster Yarns 2022. Distributed by Rooster Yarns. For yarn stockists, see www.roosteryarns.com No part of this pattern may be reproduced, re-sold or shared.
