Pescador Light is the little sister to the Pescador Beanie. It has the same vertical constriction and ribbed finish which looks like knitted fabric, however, it is made with fingering weight yarn and uses a slightly different stitch. It is a beanie for everyday wear, which will complement any outfit while keeping you warm.
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Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 6 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult M, Adult L). To avoid confusion, it’s recommended to circle or highlight the instructions that match your size in printed versions.
These are the approximate measurements of the finished item:
For head circumference of 44.5 (47, 50.8, 54.5, 58.5, 61) cm / 17.5 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 24) in.
Hat circumference: 33.5 (35, 38, 41, 43.5, 46.5) cm / 13.25 (13.75, 15, 16.25, 17.25, 18.25) in.
*to be worn with 10 – 15 cm / 4 – 6 in of negative ease
Length of short beanie: 18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28) cm / 7 (8.25, 8.75, 9.5, 10.25, 11) in.
Length of long beanie: 24 (27, 30, 32, 34, 36) cm / 9.5 (10.75, 11.75, 12.5, 13.5, 14.25) in.
Sample is Size Adult M Short.
Materials
YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1, 4 ply, sock yarn)
For a short beanie: Approx 170 (200, 235, 280, 320, 370) m / 185 (220, 260, 305, 350, 405) yds.
For a long beanie: Approx 225 (270, 320, 375, 420, 475) m / 250 (295, 350, 410, 460, 520) yds.
Sample used Botanical Yarn, 4ply Merino Sock (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 425 m per 100g), in colour Galentines.
A wool or wool blend yarn is recommended for better memory and elasticity in the ribbing.
HOOKS: 3 mm or size needed to meet gauge.
NOTIONS: 1 stitch marker (or loose strand of yarn) and a tapestry needle.
Alternative Yarns
Any fingering weight yarn will work, but I recommend a wool or wool based yarn for better stretch and memory such as these:
Gauge
30 sts x 36 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm / 4 x 4 in.
Worked with a 3mm hook flat over stitch pattern as follows:
Row 1: dsl; Row 2: slstBLO; Row 3: dslBLO. Rep Rows 2 and 3.
Swatch was measured blocked while fabric remained very stretchy – do not overstretch during blocking!
