Classroom: Ribbed Beanie & Handwarmers Using Manos del Uruguay Maxima

The Design “Learn to knit in the round.” This Churchmouse Classroom First Projects pattern will teach you to work in the round using two different methods. For the beanie, you’ll begin with a short circular needle. As you begin to decrease for the crown, you will need to change to double-point needles—great practice for the stylish handwarmers! Ribbing is very stretchy, so sizing your beanie is quite forgiving. PHOTO TUTORIALS IN THIS PATTERN: Decreasing a stitch Joining in the round Buttonhole’ thumb opening WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Cable cast-on method, knit stitch, purl stitch, combining knits & purls, binding off in pattern, and weaving in tails. Need help with any of these techniques? See our Learn-To-Knit Companion booklet.