Nodo D’Amore Beanie – Knit Pattern
Hello Makers! It’s Elise again, the maker and designer behind Frosia Knits. This week I am happy to share with you a new beanie pattern, the Nodo D’Amore Beanie. This beanie knits up quickly and is soon to become your new fall favorite.
The Nodo D’Amore Beanie uses the same knot stitch featured in my Fiorentino Washcloth pattern. The elegant knot stitch works up beautifully in a super bulky yarn to give it extra dimension and makes this beanie stand out from the rest.
This pattern is knit in the round, bottom up. It was inspired by the love locks that hang on the Ponte Milvio bridge in Roma, Italy. The first movie I saw with my now husband was Tre Metri Sopra il Cielo. The lead couple fall in love and as a symbol of that love they go to the Ponte Milvio in Roma and put a lock on it with their initials and throw the key into the Tevere River. Years after we met, I did just that with my husband and this beanie with all the little love knots or locks was inspired by that moment. Hope you enjoy!
Method:
Knitting
Skill Level:
Advanced Beginner
Materials
- 1 skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Super Bulky yarn (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool). Each skein is 114 yds (97m). You will need about 58 – 63 yds (53 – 58 m) to complete one beanie. You can easily substitute any super bulky yarn just make sure to check your gauge.
- Takumi Circular Knitting Needles US 15 (10.0 mm) 16″ – Art. No 3016/16-15
- OR Takumi Interchangeable Knitting Needle US 15 (10mm) – Art. No 3644 with Interchangeable Cord 16″ – Art. No 3645
- Takumi Double Pointed Knitting Needles US 15 (10.0 mm) – Art. No 3014-5
- Stitch Marker – Art. No 354
- Tapestry Needle Set (Bent Tip) – Art. No 3121
- Mini Patchwork Scissors – Art. No 493/CW
- Spring Tape Measure – Art. No 806
Finished Sizes
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Height: 9.25 inches
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Width: 17 inches
Gauge
10 sts + 14.5 rows = 4” in stockinette
Abbreviations
- CO cast on
- k knit
- p purl
- k2tog knit 2 stitches together
- mk make knot
- BO bind off
Make Knot Stitch Explanation
1) Bring yarn to front , place needle in next three stitches as if to purl, and (2) pull yarn through but do not slip stitches off needle. (3) Pass yarn to back, place needle in same three stitches as if to knit and (4) pull yarn through but do not pull stitches off the needle. (5) Bring yarn to front and place the needle in the same three stitches as if to purl, (6) pull yarn through and pull stitches off the needle.
Find the video tutorial on my Instagram IGTV here
Notes
The stitch pattern is a 6 stitch repeat. If you need to increase the width of the beanie, do so increasing in multiples of 6. The row pattern is a 6 round repeat, if you wish to increase the height for a slouchier beanie, repeat round 9-14 as desired and then continue to Round 21.
Nodo D’Amore Beanie Pattern:
Long tail Cast-on 42 stitches, place stitch marker, and join in the round being careful not to twist the sts.
Round 1 – Round 6: k1, p1 repeat from * to end of round
Round 7: Knit
Round 8: Knit
Round 9: *mk, k3 repeat from * to end of round
Round 10: Knit
Round 11: Knit
Round 12: *k3, mk repeat from * to end of round
Round 13: Knit
Round 14: Knit
Repeat Round 9 – 14 once
Round 21: *mk, k3 repeat from * to end of round
Round 22: Knit
Round 23: Knit
Round 24: *k2tog, k1, mk repeat from * to end of round
Round 25: Knit
Round 26: Knit
Switch to DPNs
Round 27: *k2tog, k1 repeat from * until last 2 stitches, k2tog
Round 28: k2tog, repeat from * until last stitch, k1
Round 29: Knit
Cut yarn and thread the end through remaining stitches and cinch tightly.
Weave in the ends & block if desired.
This pattern is free but you may also purchase the inexpensive PDF file in my Etsy shop for easy printing and reading. If you’d like a printable version of the pattern, you can find that here.
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