‘Bandar’ (bUN-daar) means ‘City’ in Bahasa Melayu. Deriving its name after the capital city of my home country, it is a timeless capsule hidden in the heart of Borneo, always cozy and warm.

Recommended for beginners with an hour and chunky yarn, the Bandar Beanie is designed to be unisex and neutral for anyone to wear. It can be worn cuffed or uncuffed, the perfect hat for any day or night in town!

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SIZE & FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Sizes Toddler (Kid, Junior, Adult) with a finished head circumference of 33 (37.5, 43, 45) cm / 13 (15, 17, 18)“

The hat is intended to be worn with negative ease to stretch to fit most head sizes.

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

MATERIALS

Needles

10mm (US15) 40cm (16’’) circular needles or Double-Pointed Needles (DPNs), or any size to obtain gauge.

Yarn
Super Bulky weight yarn. Approx. 50 (60, 70, 77) metres / 54 (66, 77, 84) yards.

Suggested Yarn

• Sirdar Hayfield Bonus Super Chunky
• Drops Alaska (held double)
• K+C | Knit and Crochet Cozy
• Lion Brand Re-Spun Thick and Quick
• Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick
• Rico Design Creative Pix
• Yarn Bee True Colors

Choosing Yarn

The beanie was intended for a thick, fuzzy and slightly stiff yarn with stretch to keep shape with any style. Non-fluffy yarn like cotton would result in a heavier drape.

GAUGE
10 x 10cm (4 x 4’’) = 8 stitches x 11 rows

Construction

The Bandar Beanie is constructed in the round, bottom-up with a thick ribbed brim that may be folded for the comfort of the wearer.

Techniques

Long-tail cast-on, ribbing, knitting in the round, stockinette stitch.