Have you ever tried a mandala yarn before? I’m sure the answer to that question is probably a yes, right? 😉 Well, when I saw the Mandala Tweed Stripes from Lion Brand I knew I had to check it out. I don’t normally gravitate towards striping yarns but something about these colors were calling to me. I’m a sucker for tweed! Somebody mentioned in my Instagram comments that the colors remind them of strata layers and I have to say, I definitely agree! The Strata Beanie pattern is fun and quick to make.
I incorporated some surface stitching which I think gives it the perfect finishing touch. Plus there are so many different colors you can use for different holidays! Red and green for a christmas beanie, white and pink for Valentines day, or maybe even make it in your school colors! I think it would be great in your team’s colors too!
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Description: This Strata Beanie Pattern is worked from the bottom up. The brim incorporates slip stitching for the perfect amount of stretch. The surface stitches add just enough detail for a fun and unique look. It’s also super easy to adjust length for your desired fit.
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Materials:
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Worsted Weight (4) yarn. Lion Brand Mandala Tweed stripes “Knock On Wood”. 190(200,215) yards
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5.5mm Crochet Hook
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Yarn Needle
I was recently given the chance to try out some new yarn and I love it! It’s a gorgeous 100% baby alpaca light weight yarn. The Andeansun website has so many pretty yarns to try out so be sure to take a look! I decided on the color “sunset”. It’s a beautiful yellow color and when you look up close it has small flecks of green. I wanted to make something fun with a simple stitch so that the yarn could really shine in this project. A while back I made my “basic chunky slouch” beanie and thought that a re-make of the pattern with a lighter yarn would be perfect for it!
This beanie is very customizable size wise. Simply make the starting foundation row as long as you want it. The longer the row the more “slouch” your beanie will have. Work as many rows as you need for the hat to fit around your head. I’ll include a rough estimate for amount of rows needed but you can easily adjust it.
Materials:
- Light (3) weight yarn. I used Andeansun baby alpaca in the color “sunset” Approximately 70(90,120,150,190) grams.
- 4.00mm crochet hook
- yarn needle
Did you know October is national bullying prevention month? I designed a super simple blue hat using Lion Brand Jeans yarn in support of it! The 2 rows of puffs are symbolic for the equality sign. It uses less than 1 skein of yarn too! I hope you join me in making one to wear this October! Be sure to tag me and lion brand with your hats on Instagram and use the hashtag #hatnothate to show off your make!
Pattern Description: Quick and simple 1 skein beanie pattern for #hatnothate from LionBrand.
Skill Level: easy
Materials:
- 1 skein Worsted (4) weight Jeans yarn- color “classic” (or equivalent worsted weight yarn), 200 yards
- 5.00mm crochet hook
- yarn needle
