Fair Winds Beanie & Scarf Using Berroco Ultra Alpaca
The Design
This nautical blessing describes that happy confluence of good fortune and the good sense to go with the flow. The simple braid pattern on the scarf has cable twists on alternating sides for complete reversibility. The cables on the cap converge neatly at the crest. Both promise smooth sailing!
Berroco Ultra Alpaca's perfectly round spin and structure showcase cables beautifully. Peruvian Highland wool has bounce to balance the drape of alpaca. And delightfully soft, Ultra Alpaca is also great for warmth but not too hot, making these projects perfect for multi-season wear and also a favorite for men. With a wonderful choice of colors in heathers and solids, wouldn't it be fun to have a basket of these by the front door, ready for your next adventure?!
Beanie is knit in the round; scarf is knit flat. Instructions for both are given in text format as well as charted.
The Details
FINISHED SIZES
Beanie: Approx. 18"/46cm around x 7½–8"/19–20.5cm deep, slightly stretched; fits 20–24"/51–61cm head. See sizing tips on the Knitters' Notes tab.
Scarf: Approx. 8½"/21.5cm wide x 70"/178cm long, after blocking.
YARN
Beanie: 1 skein Berroco Ultra Alpaca, (215 yds/198m each). Or approx. 160 yds/146m light worsted-weight yarn.
Scarf: 3 skeins Berroco Ultra Alpaca, (215 yds/198m each). Or approx. 700 yds/640m light worsted-weight yarn.
Both shown in Color 62189 Barley.
NEEDLES & NOTIONS:
Beanie: US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge; plus US 4 (3.5mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle.
Scarf: US 7 (4.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge. Pins, blocking wires (optional).
Both: Cable needle. Locking stitch marker. Darning needle to finish.
GAUGE
Beanie: Approx. 28 sts = 4"/10cm on gauge needle in beanie cable pattern, slightly stretched.
Scarf: Approx. 26 sts = 4"/10cm on gauge needle in scarf cable pattern, after blocking.
Digital Fair Winds Beanie & Scarf pattern. (Download)
Printed Fair Winds Beanie & Scarf pattern. (Requires shipping.)
COLOR: 6204 Buckwheat.
COLOR: 6206 Light Grey.
COLOR: 6207 Salt and Pepper.
COLOR: 6211 Duncan.
COLOR: 6243 Navy.
COLOR: 6245 Black.
COLOR: 6277 Peat Mix.
COLOR: 6281 Redwood Mix.
COLOR: 6285 Oceanic Mix.
COLOR: 62188 Lunar Mix.
COLOR: 6287 Denim Mix.
COLOR: 6289 Charcoal Mix.
COLOR: 6278 Stonewashed Mix.
COLOR: 62116 Carob.
COLOR: 62171 Berry Pie Mix.
COLOR: 6297 Lobster Mix.
COLOR: 62121 Merlot.
COLOR: 62502 Wild Rice, Undyed.
COLOR: 62501 Sunflower Seeds, Undyed.
COLOR: 62506 Rye, Undyed.
COLOR: 62503 Farro, Undyed.
COLOR: 62500 Jasmine Rice, Undyed.
