Cobalt Milkweed Beetle Beanie

Hello Critter Knitters! This pattern was designed for Ritual Dyes, in Portland OR! Featuring a native beetle (and some facts about that beetle), knit this local critter with some of their gorgeous locally dyed yarn while learning about insect ecology. This free pattern has not been tech edited or test knit, and the sample is shown in a size 2. **Materials** *Yarn* Ritual Dyes Priestess (100% Extra-Fine Superwash Merino Wool, 100 g / 218 yds / 200 m), DK *Colors used in sample:* MC (background): Ginger Root CC (beetle+flower): Blue/Black *Needles* US 4 [3.5mm] 16”[40cm]circular *Notions* Stitch marker, scissors, tapestry needle. *Gauge* Colorwork and Stockinette [3.5mm]: 20 stitches and 26 rows = 4” [10cm] Please swatch in the round for this pattern! *Yardage* MC: 98, (109, 120)yards/45, (50, 55) g 41, (46, 51) meters Skeins: 1, (1, 1) CC: 49, (55, 60)yards/, 23, (25, 28)g 45, (50, 55) meters Skeins: 1, (1, 1) *Sizes* Measurements are given for the finished garment, after blocking Sizes: To fit adult S, M, L/XL 18”, (20”, 22.5”) Finished Circumference: 18”, (20”, 22.5”)