Bikey Beanie

This tight-gauge beanie is sporty and warm and suits fellas and ladies equally well. Tuck it under your bike helmet or show it off in chilly weather! This pattern is one of five projects included in AlterKnit Stitch Dictionary. Errata: **Page 134:** Under Color Chart, work Rnds **1-13** of Bike Chart, not Rnds 1-11. Like my designs? [Subscribe to my weekly newsletter to get updates, exclusive sales, and recommendations!][2] **FINISHED SIZE** About 19.25 (22.5)" (49 [57] cm) in circumference. Projects shown measure 19.25" (49 cm). **YARN** Fingering weight (#1 Super Fine) in 2 colors: 190 (235) yd (174 [215] m) Main Color 50 (62) yd (46 [57] m) Contrast Color. Shown here: BIKE VERSION: Quince & Co. Finch (100% wool; 221 yd [202 m]/50 g): MC Poppy, 1 skein; CC Chanterelle, 1 skein. HEARTS VERSION: Sweet Fiber Yarns Sweet Merino Lite (100% superwash wool; 475 yd [434 m]/115 g): MC Charcoal, 1 skein; CC Paper Birch, 1 skein. **NEEDLES** Hem and plain St st sections: Size U.S. 2 (2.75 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular needle. Charted sections: Size U.S. 3 (3.25 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular needle. Crown: Size U.S. 2 (2.75 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge. **NOTIONS** Stitch markers (m); tapestry needle. **GAUGE** 30 sts and 44 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st pattern on smaller needles. [1]: https://www.interweave.com/store/alterknit-stitch-dictionary-200-modern-knitting-motifs-book-and-ebook-bundle [2]: https://www.andrearangel.com/newsletter/