Put on a little Skater or Snowboard Chic!

Whether you’re heading to the slopes or just downtown, the versatile Brock Beanie will fit in to the hip crowd. Slouchy or snug, long or short, this aran-weight beanie looks fabulous on guys and gals alike. The farrow rib makes it super-stretchy, and raglan shaping at the top keeps the ribbing unbroken straight to the peak. Includes option to make the slouch permanent with a sewn tuck. This simple, quick-to-make textured hat with three style variants for toddlers to adult large is one you will want to cast on time and again.

PROJECT LEVEL: Easy

FORMAT: standard Bookmarked PDF Download (see “Accessibility” for more)

CONSTRUCTION:
Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. Crown is shaped with raglan decreases. Optional sewn tucks are created using a sewing machine after hat is complete.

VARIANTS:

• Short beanie with an unrolled brim
• Long beanie (can be worn slouchy, slouchy with a tacked tuck, or snug with a rolled brim)

SIZES:
Four super-stretchy sizes that fit the following head circumferences:

1. Small (ages 2 to 4): 17.5 to 19.5 inches (or 44.5 to 49.5 cm)
2. Medium (Child): 19.5 to 21.5 inches (or 49.5 to 54.5 cm)
3. Large (Youth & Adult Small): 21.5 to 23.5 inches (54.5 to 59.5 cm)
4. Extra Large (Adult Large): 23.5 to 26 inches (57.5 to 66 cm)

SUPPLIES:

YARN:
Plied aran-weight yarn with 183 metres in 100 grams (or 200 yards in 3.53 ounces). Photos are in Bernat Satin (100% acrylic); see “About Samples” for more.

Short version: 1 (1, 1, 2) balls. Approximate yardages: 101 (135, 161, 188) metres or 110 (148, 176, 206) yards

Slouchy or tucked version: 1 (1, 2, 2) balls. Approximate yardages: 125 (167, 201, 238) metres or 137 (182, 220, 260) yards

ALL SAMPLES made with Bernat Satin, a 100% acrylic plied aran-weight yarn with 183 metres in 100 grams (or 200 yards in 3.53 ounces) that knits up to 18 stitches in 4 inches (10 cm) with 5.0 mm (US 8) needles over stockinette stitch.

• Colourway: Forest Mist Heather.
• Slouchy (Tucked And Untucked): Size 4 (Adult Large).
• Short Beanie: Size 2 (Child).

NEEDLES:
5.0 mm (US 8) 24-inch (60-cm) circular needle
Set of five double-pointed needles of same size
OR instead of using two separate sets of needles, use one 42-inch (105-cm) circular needle and the Magic Loop Method

NOTIONS:
Yarn needle and four stitch markers.

GAUGE:
20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) over stockinette stitch knit flat

SKILLS YOU WILL NEED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Knit
• Purl
• Make a gauge swatch in stockinette stitch All other required stitches are explained.

TECHNIQUES USED TO MAKE THIS PATTERN:

• Knitting in the round using one or two circular needles or double-pointed needles
• Basic decreases
• Super-Stretchy Cast On

INCLUDED RESOURCES:

• A comprehensive list of links to online tutorials on my website for necessary skills. Tutorials are screen-reader accessible, with instructions relayed fully in text, and also include videos and downloadable photo tutorials.
• Full glossary
• Chart for ribbing pattern
• Schematic
• Instructions for alterations

ACCESSIBILITY:
Colour Blind Accessible – all text is black or very high-contrast, and no colour is used to relay pattern instructions.

Left-Handed Inclusive – instructions are given in terms of hand dominance and working needles, not right and left hands.

Bookmarked PDF:

• This document can be navigated using bookmarks that link directly to various sections.
• All images have ALT-text descriptions.
• Fonts are embedded in the document, and it retains its original formatting.
• Any charts are also fully written out.
• Text uses minimal abbreviations to make the pattern easier to understand, and is written in plain language.
• Best for printing or sighted knitters.

PUBLISHING INFORMATION:
Release Date: 2012
Most recent revision: November 15, 2023
Publisher: My Secret Wish Publishing
Knitting pattern type: Multiple Design Options
Project type: Hat, Beanie, Toque
ISBN (Bookmarked PDF): 978-1-989800-48-5
Page Count: 6

COPYRIGHT AND LICENSING NOTICE:
This pattern is copyright My Secret Wish Publishing. Your purchase of this pattern gives you the right to use it for personal, non-profit use only. To license the pattern to use for profit, please e-mail me for permission. You do NOT have the right to print the pattern for other people (unless they reside in your household) or to transfer the digital file to any other person. This pattern may not be sold, copied, or distributed in any way.

Your file will be available for download as soon as you complete purchase. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns, or for pattern support.