Jan 10, 2012

Tom Beanie

Okay, I confess.  Just before the new year, I was on a major beanie craze, and I don't think I'm over it just yet. A few days before my family came over to celebrate Christmas , I couldn't resist casting on a new beanie for Tom (one of my niece's boyfriend).


Tom Beanie


This beanie is fashioned closely on the Xavier beanie but rather than add stripes in regular intervals, I decided to add two double rows of stripes in a lighter blue just after the 2x rib and then continue in the dark blue for three inches before the decrease which began again in the light blue.  So, the top of the beanie has two double rows of light blue stripes before the final section in dark blue.  Are you confused yet?  Sorry about that ... the photos below should help. 






I love the way Tom's beanie looks on him, and from what he wore at our Christmas gathering, I guess I was right that he likes stripes.  Thanks, Nicole, for the great photos.
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14 comments:

  1. GailJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    How many beanies have you made altogether? I've lost count!

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  2. Emma (GirlAnachronismE)January 10, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    I love the colours and the striping pattern on this one, it looks great!

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  3. PumpkinJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    You are among friends, we understand the knitting craze. Besides who in your family would complain when they get amazing, handcrafted beanies?

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  4. Marie/Underground CrafterJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Ooooh, nice variation. I might do something like this when I cast on my Xavier beanie :).

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  5. WildflowerWoolJanuary 10, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    Great colours and it fits perfectly!I knit a few for gifts too.

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  6. Erin KateJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I love it! I can never get my guy hats to fit just right, yours looks perfect though.

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  7. StefanieJanuary 10, 2012 at 1:23 PM

    Great work! Love your take on stripes.

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  8. AndiJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    I am loving all these hat! The striping is perfect.

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    Hehe. You've been having fun! The hat looks great. Hats seem to be one of those things that men love receiving though, so I am sure the hat was well appreciated. xx

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  10. EstherJanuary 10, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Looking good, Tom! And so happy to see him wearing a coat appropriate for the cold weather! :-)

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  11. autumngeishaJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:07 PM

    I love the placement of the stripes. Looks very cool and fashionable!

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  12. GerryARTJanuary 12, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Beanies are certainly a must wear here today.
    We had some snow. Not truly a good amount but the teen degrees and wind makes it winter.

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  13. mikkaJanuary 13, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Nice stripes! What a nice gift - I think it looks perfect on him!

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  14. Creatively LisaJanuary 14, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I love the beanie. I know what you mean about a beanie kick. I will revert back to them when I need some instant, non frustrating, gratification. I love the knitted beanie!

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