Pattern Information

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:

• Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
• Knit Picks, Twill (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool)
• Lion Brand, Sock Ease Yarn (75% Wool. 25% Nylon)
• Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply (50% Merino Wool 50% Acrylic)

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!