The Adeline Slouchy (a beehive beanie) September 04, 2018

One of the most knit-worthy humans I know is my daughter's Pre-K teacher, Mrs. Mary Helen! She is kind, loving, and persistently attentive to my 5 year old.  I am honored that she requested a hat. The Adeline Slouchy is a beehive style hat.  This is a simple stitch combination used in a variety of projects. I hope you enjoy knitting this up as much as I have!

Materials: * 130-170 yards of Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Vanna's Choice Charcoal Grey.) * US 8 5.00mm 16" circulars * US 8 5.00mm double points

Guage: 4 stitches x 4 rows = 1 inch

Size: Small/Teen: 74 stitches for cast on Medium Adult: 76 stitches for cast on Large Adult: 78 stitches for cast on

Abbreviations: K-knit P-purl sts- stitches P2tog- purl two stitches together K2tog- knit two stitches together

Pattern:

CO 74 (76, 78) sts using the Long Tail Cast On.

Row 1: Knit Row 2-4: Purl Row 5-10: Knit Row 11-13: purl Row 14: knit Row 15-17: Purl

Repeat Rows 5-17 three more times. Knit six rows in stockinette stitch and be ready for decrease.

Decrease: Row 1: P2tog across row  (at this point switch to double points) Row 2: purl Row 3: P2tog across row Row 4: knit Row 5: K2tog across row Cut a 8-10 inch long tail.  Weave through remaining stitches and pull tightly to close.  Weave in ends.