This pattern INCLUDES instructions for four different yarn weights - sport, dk, worsted and bulky.

Knit entirely in single rib, this beanie fits snugly with a bit of height at the crown for a structured silhouette. Strategically-placed decreases and a wide, turned-up brim keep the look current.

Skill Level
Easy / Beginner

Sizes
S (M, L) to fit head circumference 19-20 (21-22, 23-24) inches / 48.25-51 (53-56, 58.5-61) cm

Finished circumference (unstretched)
approx. 15½ (17½, 19¼) inches / 40 (44.5, 49) cm around hem

Finished length
approx. 8 (8½, 9) inches / 20 (21.5, 23) cm

Gauge
sport: 44 sts and 48 rnds to 4”/10cm on US size 1 (2.25mm) needles in 1x1 rib stitch
dk: 32sts and 34 rnds to 4”/10cm on US size 3 (3.25mm) needles in 1x1 rib stitch
worsted: 26sts and 28 rnds to 4”/10cm on US size 5 (3.75mm) needles in 1x1 rib stitch
bulky: 18 sts and 20 rnds to 4”/10cm on US size 10 (6mm) needles in 1x1 rib stitch

Skills Necessary
knitting, purling, decreasing, casting on

Yarn Requirements
sport: 355 (365, 375) yds / 325 (335, 345) m of sport weight yarn
dk: 295 (300, 310) yds / 270 (275, 285) m of dk weight yarn
worsted: 202 (210, 220) yds / 185 (192, 200) m of worsted weight yarn
bulky: 132 (142, 150) yds / 120 (130, 138) m of bulky weight yarn

Suggested Yarn
sport: 2 (2, 2) 1.75oz/50g ball(s) Drops Baby Merino (100% superwash merino wool, 191 yds/175 m) in 23 “Light Beige”
dk: 3 (3, 3) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Karisma (100% superwash wool, 109 yds/100 m) in 55 “Light Beige Brown”
worsted: 3 (3, 3) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Alaska (100% wool, 76.5 yds/70 m) in 50 “Dark Brown”
bulky: 3 (3, 3) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Snow (100% wool, 54 yds/50 m) in 02 “Black”

Needles
sport: 16” circular needle and dpns in US size 1 (2.25mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
dk: 16” circular needle and dpns in US size 3 (3.25mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
worsted: 16” circular needle and dpns in US 5 (3.75mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
bulky: 16” circular needle and dpns in US size 10 (6 mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)

Notions
tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers (one a different color), measuring tape

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