I need to Knit!
Yes I said the K word! O.K, I've been doing too much crocheting as of late. (who said that?) I need to do a little knitting, want to join me? I'm just going to make a simple knit skully. I'll even give you the pattern.





Big Mexiko Knit Beanie
Schoeller + Stahl
Big Mexiko Yarn (worsted weight self striping yarn)
4.5 mm 16” Circulars
4.5 mm double points
Marker and a wool needle

S-M or (L-XL)

Cast on loosely 80 (88) sts on circulars needles. Placing marker to mark end/beginning of rows.

Work K2, p2 ribbing for 10 rows or 16 rows fold up brim or just more depth. (Note: The extra 6 rows may also be added to the knit rows instead of the ribbing for more depth)

Next Row: S-M Inc 1 st (L-XL 2 sts)
Knit every row for 5½ (6½) inches

Decrease as follows changing to double pointed needles when needed.

Row 1: *K7, K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 2 and all even rows knit.
Row 3: *K6, K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 5: *K5, K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 7: *K4, K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 9: *K3, K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 11: * K2, K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 13: *K1, K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 15: *K2 tog, repeat from * around.
Row 16: Knit Row.

Cut yarn leaving enough to run through remaining stitches and pull tight. Secure and weave in ends.