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This short, snug beanie features a geometric motif on a background of broken rib and a brim of 1x1 ribbing that is folded over. The hat is knit bottom up.

TO FIT head circumference: To fit head circumference: 21-22 (23-24)” with 2-3” negative ease
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Circumference unstretched: 19 (21)”
Height: 8 (8.5)”

MATERIALS

YARN:
Color A
1 (1) skein of Woolstok Worsted by Blue Sky Fibers (100% fine highland wool; 123 yds / 112 m – 50 g), shown in Cast Iron.
Color B
1 (2) skein of Woolfolk Får (100% Ovis 21 Ultimate Merino®; 142 yds per 50 g skein), shown in color no. 21

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS
US 5 (6) 3.5 (4.0) mm 16 circular needle
US 7 (8) 4.5 (5.0) mm 16” circular needle
Set of US 7 (8) 4.5 (5.0) mm dpns
Stitch markers, tapestry needle

TECHNIQUES: Simple cabling, 1x1 ribbing, simple decreases (k2tog, ssk, s2kp), tubular cast-on.

GAUGE
Size 1: 22 sts and 34 rows = 4” in broken rib on larger needles, blocked.
Size 2: 20 sts and 32 rows = 4” in broken rib on largest needles, blocked.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
The hat is knit from the bottom up.
The 2 sizes are knit in 2 different gauges.
Woolstok is listed as a DK weight yarn. However, it is very versatile, and I see it more as a light worsted.