Lilou

*Lilou is a whimsical colorwork beanie, perfect for using up stash yarn or mini skeins. Slightly slouchy, this hip, lightweight accessory is equally fun to knit and to wear* **Materials:** **Yarn:** 3 colors of fingering weight yarn **Sample uses:** C1 (gold): Woolen Boon, Boon Classic, 100% superwash merino, "Nothing Gold Can Stay" C2 (black): Cedar House Yarn, Sapling Sock, 75% superwash merino/ 25% nylon ,"Ink" C3 (white): Bumblebirch, Wellspring, 100% superwash merino, "Queen Anne's Lace" **Yardage:** Note that yardage given is an estimate, and may vary between knitters. C1: 80 yards [73 meters] C2: 40 yards [36.5 meters] C3: 40 yards [36.5 meters] **Needles:** —One 16” circular needle, US size 2 [2.75mm] (or one size smaller than needle required to get gauge) —One 16” circular needle, US size 3 [3.25mm] (or size required to get gauge) —US size 3/ 3.25mm DPNs or a longer circular needle for Magic Loop method for crown shaping **Gauge:** 30 sts and 34 rows over 4” in stranded colorwork on larger needles **Skills Required:** Knitting in the round, stranded colorwork, bobbles (instructions given in pattern) Tech editing by Sarah Walworth http://www.tricotedit.com/