Mistake Rib Beanie & Scarf by Churchmouse Yarns and Teas

Craft: Knitting

“In worsted & chunky gauges.”

Ah, the magic of mistake rib – it’s worked in the soothing rhythm of K2/P2 ribbing but an extra stitch ‘oopses’ the next row over by one, giving you a much more complex texture than the simple ribbing instructions imply. Knit in a classic worsted weight or luxurious chunky, this set is cozy and modern.

Worsted weight versions

Yarn

Beanie: 1 skein Berroco Ultra Alpaca (215 yds/198m each): 150 yds/137m for beanie plus 40 yds/37m for pom-pom).

Scarf: 2 skeins Berroco Ultra Alpaca (215 yds/198m each). Both shown here in color 62113 Slate.

Needles & notions

Beanie:

US 6 (4mm) 16”/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge;

US 4 (3.5mm) 16”/40cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle.

3 stitch markers;

1 locking marker.

Darning needle to finish.

Optional: large (3-3/8”/85mm) pom-pom maker.

Scarf:

US 8 (5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.

Darning needle to finish.

Gauge

Beanie: Approx. 29 sts = 4”/10cm in pattern, unstretched.

Scarf: Approx. 26 sts = 4”/10cm in pattern, unstretched.

Chunky weight versions

Yarn

Beanie: 1 skein Misti Alpaca Chunky (109 yds/100m each): 85 yds/78m for beanie plus 24 yds/22m for pom-pom).

Scarf: 3 skeins Misti Alpaca Chunky (109 yds/100m each). Both shown here in color 1550 Aurora Red.

Needles & notions

Beanie:

US 9 (5.5mm) 16”/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge;

US 7 (4.5mm) 16”/40cm circular needle, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle.

3 stitch markers;

1 locking marker.

Darning needle to finish.

Optional: large (3-3/8”/85mm) pom-pom maker.

Scarf:

US 10½ (6.5mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge.

Darning needle to finish.

Gauge

Beanie: Approx. 19 sts = 4”/10cm in pattern, unstretched.

Scarf: Approx. 17 sts = 4”/10cm in pattern, unstretched.

Finished sizes (both gauges)

Beanie: 15”/38cm around x 7½“/19cm deep, unstretched; fits up to a 23”/58cm head.

Scarf: Approx. 7”/18cm wide x 62”/157cm long, after blocking.