A very simple six-wedge doily is nice on its own, but it also makes a very nice beanie! Because all of the increases are worked in the first few rows, the shape is somewhat lumpy when it comes off the needles. But it just takes a little blocking to straighten things out! Knit the doily first to learn the pattern or skip ahead to the beanie.
Doily: About 8" (20.5 cm) in diameter.
Beanie: About 18" (45.5 cm) in circumference; will stretch comfortably to 22" to 24" (56 to 61 cm).
Doily: Laceweight (#0 Lace).
Shown here: Aunt Lydia Fashion Crochet #3 (100% cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/ball; no weight given): #625 Sage, 1 ball (this is enough for at least two doilies).
Beanie: DK weight (#3 Light).
Shown here: Madelinetosh Tosh Merino DK (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): Forestry, 1 skein.
Doily: U.S. size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn).
Beanie: U.S. size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" (40 cm) circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Stitch marker (m); size 4 (2 mm) steel crochet hook for doily; tapestry needle; 7" (18 cm) bowl and coffee can for blocking beanie.
Doily: 16 sts and 17 rnds = 2" (5 cm) according to Peaseblossom Doily Chart, worked in rnds, after blocking.
Beanie: 12 sts and 18 rnds = 2" (5 cm) according to Rnd 59 of Peaseblossom Beanie Chart, worked in rnds, after blocking.
With dpn, use the long-tail method (see Techniques) to CO 6 sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 double-pointed needles so that there are 2 sts on each needle. Place marker and join for working in rnds, being careful not to twist sts. Slip marker every rnd.
Knit 1 rnd.
Work Rnds 1–28 of Peaseblossom Doily Chart—120 sts.
With RS facing, use the gathered crochet method (see Techniques) to BO as foll: *[gather 3, chain 6] 2 times, gather 3, chain 8, gather 5, chain 8, [gather 3, chain 6] 2 times; rep from *. Secure the final chain to the first group of gathered sts with a sl st.
Cut yarn, leaving a 9" (23 cm) tail. Pull tail through rem loop to secure.
Weave in loose ends but do not trim the tails.
Soak in cool water at least 30 minutes. Roll in a towel to remove extra water. Lay on a flat padded surface and place a pin in each crochet loop, stretching firmly to finished dimensions.
Allow to air-dry completely before removing pins.
Trim tails on woven-in ends.
With dpn, use the long-tail method (see Techniques) to CO 6 sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 dpn so that there are 2 sts on each needle. Place marker and join for working in rnds, being careful not to twist sts. Slip marker every rnd.
Knit 1 rnd.
Work Rnds 1–36 of Peaseblossom Beanie Chart—120 sts.
Rep Rnds 29–36 two more times.
Work Rnds 37–59 once—108 sts.
Rep Rnd 59 as many times as you choose, or as your yarn allows (Rnd 59 was worked 3 extra times for the beanie shown).
BO as foll: *p2tog, bring yarn to back of work, return 1 st just worked to left needle tip, k2tog through the back loops (tbl), bring yarn to front of work, return 1 st just worked to left needle tip; rep from *, ending k2togtbl.
Cut yarn, leaving a 9" (23 cm) tail. Bring tail through rem st and pull tight to secure.
Weave in loose ends but do not trim the tails.
Soak in cool water at least 30 minutes. Roll in a towel to remove extra water. Place beanie over an inverted 7" (18 cm) bowl, then place the bowl on a coffee can, allowing the ribbing to hang free. Smooth the flower design over the top of the bowl, gently blocking with your fingers.
Allow to air-dry completely before removing pins.
Trim tails on woven-in ends.
