Perfect for quick gifts, Birdwatch Beanie is a cozy, comfortable hat to keep your head warm while you are out in nature or curled up on the couch. Inspired by my new found love of birdwatching while working from home during quarantine and discovering getting outdoors and exploring the nature trails at the Audubon. Knit in one skein of Jilly and Kiddles Aurora Aran weight 100% superwash merino. This ribbed and cabled beanie knits up so fast, you may want more than one!

Field Notes
Knit in the round on circular needles (with magic loop or double pointed). One size. The ribbing gives lots of positive ease. Finished measurements: length 8” from cast on edge to center top; width 8-9” with hat flat.

Yarn & Supplies
1 Skein (approx 180 yards, 100 g) of Aran weight yarn.
Pattern made in Jilly and Kiddles Aurora. Samples shown in Biscuit (light cream color), Sugar Plum (purple color), and Tadpole (green blue pink color).
Pompom (optional)

Gauge
34 stitches = 4” in rib (K2, P2) stitch on size US 8 needle or size needed to obtain gauge

Needles
Size US 8/5.0 mm 16” circulars for tube, and 32” for magic loop or dpns for decreases

Techniques
Cast on
Knit
Purl
Cable