Pay Tribute To Michael Nesmith, Knit The Iconic Beanie He Wore In The Monkees

Pay Tribute To Michael Nesmith, Knit The Iconic Beanie He Wore In The Monkees

I grew up watching the Monkees in the 70s – I even remember watching their 20th reunion concert on TV in 1986 … and I still play my Monkees cassettes which are over thirty years old! In those days, my favorite Monkee was Micky Dolenz; his goofy charm was appealing to me as kiddo who was just starting develop her musical taste. As I got older, I recognized that it was Michael Nesmith who was the musical force behind The Monkees, a progenitor of country rock and so much more. Rolling Stone published a tribute that sums it all up.

If you’re feeling sad at the news of his death like me, channel that grief into something creative and inspired by Nesmith – knit his iconic wool beanie! Below are several options – it’s a quick project that you can finish in a day. Make one in dark green or blue to capture his exact look.
 

Pay Tribute To Knit Michael Nesmith, Knit The Iconic Beanie He Often Wore In The Monkees

Hey, hey, we’re the Monkees – Pattern By Lisa Clarke

Pay Tribute To Knit Michael Nesmith, Knit The Iconic Beanie He Often Wore In The Monkees

Michael Nesmith Hat – Pattern by Kate Lonsdale

Here’s a modified version with buttons by The Nez:

Pay Tribute To Knit Michael Nesmith, Knit The Iconic Beanie He Often Wore In The Monkees

Modification By The Nez

Bev at Bev’s Country Cottage also has a free knit version to try … RIP Michael Nesmith.





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