In making this hat, I set out to solve two problems for myself:

One, I wanted an everyday, wear-it-all-the-time beanie, and I personally love a little structure and shape, but couldn’t find a design out there I liked. So I started designing with the crown in mind.
Two, I wanted to use up stash, and no pattern out there matched Problem One and was really meant to be a stashbuster. And oh boy, there is something so satisfying about using up random skeins of Sock/Fingering weight.

The result? My absolute favorite beanie to wear, so fun and easy to make, and all the strands of stash held together makes for an immensely plush fabric.
I’ll give myself a little pat on the back, for problems well-solved.

I can almost guarantee you won’t make just one of these, so have fun experimenting with color! Marling colors together can be so much fun, and the end fabric can be surprising in all the best ways.

< < < YARN > > >

This hat is designed for Fingering-weight yarn in two colors. Hat too tall? Try it shorter. Not long enough? Try it longer, just keep in mind estimated yardage will need to be increased!

Shown in:
Size 1 (cream version): C1 - Hedgehog Fibres Sock (90% Merino wool, 10% nylon; 437 yds/400 m per 100g) in Cereal & C2 - Elevate Fiber Arts Deluxe Sock (85% Merino wool, 15% nylon; 400 yds/366 m per 100g) in Montana

Size 1 (copper version), shortened length: C1 - Less Traveled Yarn Tweed Me Sock (85% Merino wool, 15% nylon; 438 yds/401 m per 100g) in Brick House & C2 - madelinetosh Twist Light (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 420 yds/384 m per 114 g) in Auburn Afternoon

Size 2 (blue version): C1 - Endless Yarn Sue Sock (100% superwash Merino wool; 438 yds/401 m per 100g) in Sylvia & C2 - Machete Shoppe Simple Sock (75% Merino wool, 25% nylon; 463 yds/423 m per 100g) in Clairvoyant

Yarn requirements by yardage/meterage:
Size 1: Fingering-weight; C1 - approx. 375 yds/342 m & C2 - 210 yds/192 m
Size 2: Fingering-weight; C1 - approx. 415 yds/379 m & C2 - 225 yds/206 m
Size 3: Fingering-weight; C1 - approx. 450 yds/411 m & 240 yds/219 m

Other yarn suggestions (based on typical prices):
$ - under $10/skein
Valley Yarns Huntington
Knit Picks Stroll

$$ - $10-15/skein
Berroco Ultra Wool Fine
Cascade Heritage Sock

$$$ - over $15/skein
Lola Bean Yarn Co. Bean Sprout
Kindred Red Rad Sock
Nox Yarn Co. Mars Sock

< < < GAUGE, NEEDLES, NOTIONS > > >

Gauge (stockinette, blocked):
US 5/3.75 mm - 20 sts and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm

Recommended needles:
US 3/3.25 mm, 16 in/40 cm, US 5/3.75 mm, 16 in/40 cm & set of double-pointed needles US 5/3.75 mm (or appropriate needles for gauge)

Notions: ring stitch markers, scissors, measuring tape & tapestry needle (for ends)

< < < FINISHED MEASUREMENTS > > >

Finished circumference (relaxed & un-stretched):
Size 1 - 15”/38 cm
Size 2 - 16”/41 cm
Size 3 - 17”/18 cm

Height (for all sizes): 13”/33 cm

To be worn with approx. 3-6”/8-15 cm negative ease.

< < < SHARE YOUR WORK > > >

Check out versions of this project made by fellow knitters and share pictures of your own progress on Instagram using #BlendedBeanie & tag me @editionknitwear too!

< < < PATTERN SUPPORT > > >

Pattern support is available through editionknits@gmail.com