Named for the oldest Lequime brother, Bernard Avenue is the gateway to downtown Kelowna and the heart of its Cultural District. Visitors to the iconic “main street” can take in Kelowna’s first stone building—built with stone quarried on Knox Mountain!—enjoy exceptional dining and artisan cafes, or shop in one of the many unique retail stores.

Bernard is a textured, unisex hat knit bottom up. Pattern includes options for a slouchy, beanie, or beanie with a folded brim, and sizes for the whole family.

MATERIALS

Yarn/Yardage: worsted weight yarn—approx. 85–185y (35–75g), depending on size and style knit.

Sample: shown in Blue Sky Fibers Woolstok Worsted (100% wool; plied; 123y/50g), using Wild Thyme (adult L, slouchy/folded brim).

Needles: 3.75mm (US 5) and 4.5mm (US 7) needles in preferred method for working in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge.

Notions: stitch marker, darning needle.

GAUGE

20 st over 4” / 10cm in pattern and stockinette stitch, with larger needles, after blocking.

(A different gauge will affect finished measurements and yardage requirements.)

SIZING

baby (child/adult S, adult M, adult L)

to fit head circ.: 17 (19, 21, 23)” / 43 (48, 53, 58)cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

14½ (17, 19, 21½)” / 37 (43, 49, 55)cm around by

Beanie: 6 (6½, 7½, 8½)” / 15 (16.5, 19, 21.5)cm tall
Folded brim: 6 (6½, 7½, 8½)” / 15 (16.5, 19, 21.5)cm tall
Slouchy: 7 (8, 9, 10)” / 18 (20.5, 23, 25.5)cm tall

(All measurements taken after blocking.)

Love this design? Check out the coordinating mitts and scarf!

This pattern has been test knit. Tech edited by the lovely EmilyTechEdits.