21 inches in circumference, unstretched
Materials
• Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash medium (worsted) weight merino superwash wool yarn (3½ oz/218 yds/100g per skein):
1 skein #0040 pumpkin
• Plymouth Yarn Gina medium (worsted) weight wool yarn (1¾ oz/109 yds/50g per ball):
1 ball #0002 orange/green/brown variegated
• Size I/9/5.5mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker
14 TSS = 4 inches; 14 rnds = 4 inches
Double-Ended Tunisian Worked in the Round (see page 5)
Note: Since project is worked in the round, you will need to complete 2 or more “passes” of picking up lps in order to make it all the way around. The instructions state total number of sts for each rnd, but work is completed in sections in order to make it around (see page 5). Pulling up lps is always done with pumpkin, and closing lps is always done with variegated.
Rnd 1:
A: With A, ch 72, sk first ch, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through (leave lp on hook), rep from * across (72 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees so back of work is facing, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull variegated through 1 lp on hook, with variegated, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across.
Note: When closing sts in 2 or more “passes,” always remember to leave last 3 or 4 lps on hook to maintain stability of lps.
Rnd 2:
A: Without twisting foundation ch, bring first st close to last st, TSS (see Stitch Glossary on page 31) in each st around;
Note: Place st marker in first st; move marker up as work progresses.
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 3:
A: TSS around;
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnds 4–20: Rep rnd 3.
A: [7 TSS, TSS2tog (see Stitch Glossary on page 32)] around (64 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 22:
A: TSS around;
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 23:
A: [6 TSS, TSS2tog] around (56 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 24: Rep rnd 22.
Rnd 25:
A: [5 TSS, TSS2tog] around (48 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 26: Rep rnd 22.
Rnd 27:
A: [4 TSS, TSS2tog] around (40 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 28: Rep rnd 22.
Rnd 29:
A: [3 TSS, TSS2tog] around (32 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 30:
A: [2 TSS, TSS2tog] around (24 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 31:
A: [TSS, TSS2tog] around (16 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnd 32:
A: TSS2tog around (8 lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Fasten off both yarns, leaving an 8-inch length of pumpkin. Using tapestry needle, weave this length through top stitches of Beanie. Pull to cinch top of Beanie tog and secure end. Weave in all ends securely.
Surprise Beanie
The only difference between Tunisian crochet and knitting is the closing chain of Tunisian. If you remove the closing chain, you get a surprise! You are left with a truly knit beanie.