Ruched Slouch Beanie

Don't you just love the word: ruche ?
In knitting ruche means to gather.

Using two sets of needles of different sizes
work the k2, p2 border and several rows of
purl 1 row and knit 1 row with size 6 needles.

Knit f&b, doubling the number of stitches
with the larger sized needles (8).
Knit 6 rows.
Knit two tog. all the way around with the
smaller sized needle (6).

Magic! You have these lovely puffy
gathers. Find the pattern on
Rewind Knits + Crochet.

I am using Cascade wool #220
in this delicate shade of blue...
such a lovely contrast to my
geraniums since they have decided
to flourish in these last days of
August.