Black....For Once it Was Easy! Ribbed Beanie

 Many people hate working with black, especially as they get older. I'm no exception! However, I've been on this ribbed beanie kick, and put together two yarns from my stash. I have this "Mirage," in white, silver, black and dark grey (I think). It's not the most pleasant feeling stuff.  Feels like acrylic (it's only 16% acrylic, 84% polyester). It's a thick and thin, single ply. Supposed to mimic handspun, I guess, but the shininess gives it away. 

It was combined with an unknown standard black worsted (but not a thick worsted). 

Not sure what happened with this photo! 

You can see the texture of the Mirage. I was hoping the solid black would help the feel of the Mirage, while still allowing some texture to show.

I used 60sts again, 8mm needles. I like the fit better. I did run out of the black at about 9" and I didn't want to use a different unknown black. So I just did the decreases. This hat used 94gr.

Yarn In:  0gr

Yarn Out: 94gr + 1603gr = 1697gr

Balance:  1697gr more OUT than in

Costs:  $0