The Essential Beanie: Tester Showcase
We were so lucky to have such a fun, supportive group for The Essential Beanie test knit! I am so grateful to every tester for their valuable feedback that helped me improve the pattern.
Check out the details about each of their projects below. This is a great opportunity to see the pattern worked in a wide range of yarns and in different sizes and yarn weights.
Looking for full pattern details? Check out the pattern page here.
Fingering Weight VERSIONS
Child - Lindsay P.
Head Circumference: 19.5” (50 cm)
Yarn: Vidalana Glam Sock in Betrothed
IG: @lppurls
Child - Ashley B.
Head Circumference: 16” (41 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Stroll in Bare partially hand-dyed
IG: @bosse_ash | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Akira B.
Head Circumference: 20.5” (52 cm)
Yarn: Breaking Yarn Fingering in Gray Matter
ADULT L - Carolina S.
Head Circumference: 21.5” (55 cm)
Yarn: Cristal Fios Pingouin in 0476 Light Lilac
IG: @knitting_everysingleday | Ravelry: Project Page
ADULT L - Lo
Head Circumference: 23.5” (60 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette in Tea Rose and Bittersweet Heather
IG: @ragingglue | Ravelry: Project Page
ADULT L - Kate S.
Head Circumference: 23” (58 cm)
Yarn: mYak Tibetan Fibers in Savitri
IG: @formerlykt | Ravelry: Project Page
ADULT XL - Annelise G.
Head Circumference: 22.5” (57 cm)
Yarn: Get Knitfaced CO Sock Yarn in Space Rays
IG: @ahgorensek | Ravelry: Project Page
SPORT WEIGHT VERSIONS
Child - Katie T.
Head Circumference: 16.5” (42 cm)
Yarn: Malabrigo Arroyo
IG: @small_things_glow | Ravelry: Project Page
Child - Sophia N.
Head Circumference: Unknown
Yarn: Purl Soho Good Wool in Purple Pansy
IG: @purlsbeforeswine | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Sarah C.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Heatherly Sport in Teddy Bear
IG: @ThatDarnHen | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Hayley C.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Patagonia Organic Merino in Juniper
IG: @wool.and.whiskey | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Sarah G.
Head Circumference: 22.5” (57 cm)
Yarn: Rowan Felted Tweed overdyed
IG: @sarah.indi | Ravelry: Project Page
ADULT L - Michelle C.
Head Circumference: 24.5” (62 cm)
Yarn: Retrosaria Rosa Pomar Vovó
ADULT XL - Katherine H.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Lily and Pine Fibre Arts Elm Sport BFL
IG: @Kashiehill1970 | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Jasmine S.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm) - note: intended recipient has larger head size than model
Yarn: Holst Garn Supersoft in Black held double
IG: @craftedforicarus | Ravelry: Project Page
DK WEIGHT VERSIONS
Child - Kristine Z.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: La Bien Aimee Merino DK in Tangeopia
IG: @MakerFuel | Ravelry: Project Page
CHILD - Sondra P.
Head Circumference: 20” (51 cm)
Yarn: Mix of scrap fingering weight yarns held double
IG: @Sondra.lee | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Ashley C.
Head Circumference: 21” (53 cm)
Yarn: Evergreen Organic Wool in Petrol Green held together with Aloft Kid Silk Mohair in Tarragon
IG: @ashleysknits
Adult S - Ruth B.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Spun Right Round Classic Sock in Treasured held together with Knit Picks Aloft (lace weight mohair) in Black
IG: @farmerruth
Adult S - Haley C.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Palette in Caper held double
IG: @evergreen.fiberarts | Ravelry: Project Page
ADULT S - Abi D.
Head Circumference: 20” (53 cm)
Yarn: Jamesmakesthings 2022 advent
IG: @Knitonthehighstreet | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Courtney C.
Head Circumference: 21.5” (55 cm)
Yarn: Harrisville Designs Daylights in Lint
IG: @KnitterInTheCity | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Amber M.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Agirlandherwool OOAK held together with mohair from Amazon
IG: @ambymarieknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Caellaigh K.
Head Circumference: 23.5” (60 cm)
Yarn: 2 Superglo Yarns 2022 Halloween colorway Fingering held together with Elixir Mohair
IG: @Cinderfoxstitches | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Dawn C.
Head Circumference: 22.5” (57 cm)
Yarn: Woolberry DK Burrow
IG: @MakerWoolCO | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Karlie W.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Life in the Longrass DK in Grit
IG: @_karlie_paige_ | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Maria
Head Circumference: 23” (58 cm)
Yarn: Garnstudio DROPS Sky in 06 Sea Green
IG: @mjgc_gesusa | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Rachael W.
Head Circumference: 23” (58 cm)
Yarn: Brooklyn Tweed Loft in Sweatshirt held together with Malabrigo Sock in Polar Morn
IG: @midknitowl | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Amanda
Head Circumference: 23” (58 cm)
Yarn: Primrose Yarn Co Homestead Worsted in Starling
IG: @mandagocraft | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Ivania L.
Head Circumference: 23” (58 cm)
Yarn: The Knitting Loft Boots Sock Yarn in Genie held together with The Knitting Loft Mohair in Genie
IG: @ivania.knits | Ravelry: Project Page
WORSTED WEIGHT VERSIONS
Adult S - Viki
Head Circumference: 20.5” (52 cm)
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm Santa Cruz Organic Merino in Alabaster
IG: @Knittingviki | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Sophie V.
Head Circumference: 21” (53 cm)
Yarn: Bella Cash in Blush held double
IG: @Sophknitsalot | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Helen
Head Circumference: 22.5” (57 cm)
Yarn: Magpie Fibers Swanky DK in Magpie held together with Explorer Knits and Fibers Suri Alpaca Lace in Lavendula
IG: @StitchingInSeattle | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Julia C.
Head Circumference: 24” (61 cm)
Yarn: Malabrigo Washted in Aguas
IG: @knitbyjc | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Jessica Z.
Head Circumference: 24” (61 cm)
Yarn: Mirasol INKA in Tourmaline held together with Amano Awa in Rose
IG: @JZ.Luxe | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Megan W.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Highlighter Yellow
IG: @hopelessknitmatic | Ravelry: Project Page
ARAN WEIGHT VERSIONS
Child - Andrea B.
Head Circumference: 17.5” (45 cm)
Yarn: Drops Lima 0206
IG: @knot.purlfect | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Andrea P.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love in Black and Charlie Yarns Unicorn
IG: @natyk.nits | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Katie B.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks Simply Wool Aran in Winnie
IG: @Seventreesknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult L - Sarah F.
Head Circumference: 23” (58 cm)
Yarn: Forty Super Tweed in Caramel
IG: @Sarahjeanfr | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Erica S.
Head Circumference: 24” (61 cm)
Yarn: Knit Picks City Tweed HW Aran
IG: @ericalaineknits | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult XL - Fawn B.
Head Circumference: 23” (58 cm)
Yarn: Stone Wool New York Corriedale in Sorrel 02
IG: @fawn_knits | Ravelry: Project Page
Bulky Weight Versions
Adult S - Daya S.
Head Circumference: 22” (56 cm)
Yarn: Drops Andes in Light Grey Mix
IG: @knitsbydaya | Ravelry: Project Page
Adult S - Erin B.
Head Circumference: 21” (53 cm)
Yarn: Coast to Coast Yarn Co Bulky Merino in Red Panda
IG: @Frizzbaby333
Adult L - Holly E.
Head Circumference: 22.5” (57 cm)
Yarn: Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino in Ivory White
IG: @pine_cabin_stitches | Ravelry: Project Page
Thanks for checking out the Tester Showcase!! You can purchase your own copy of The Essential Beanie here.
