Chunky Windschief by Stephen West

Chunky Windschief

Knitting
March 2025
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
12 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette after blocking
US 10 - 6.0 mm
85 - 105 yards (78 - 96 m)
1 (2, 3)
English
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Choose one color of chunky weight yarn like West Wool Cargo to knit this classic Westknits beanie. The brim features twisted ribbing that flows into a portion of the hat. One increase and one decrease throughout the body of the hat creates the slanted ribbing. This sleek and simple hat makes the perfect quick gift for family and friends!

When you purchase this pattern, you will also receive the classic Windschief pattern for DK weight yarn!

Sizes
1 (2, 3)

Finished Measurements
16.5 19, 22″ / 46 48, 58cm head circumference. Measurements taken after blocking. The length is customizable.

I recommend selecting a size that is 2 – 3″ / 5 – 8cm smaller than your actual head circumference for a fit with negative ease. Size 2 is shown on a 22.5″ / 57cm head circumference.

Yarn
Chunky weight

Yardage
85 95, 105yds / 78 87, 96m

Shown in
West Wool Cargo (100% Merino Wool; 109yds / 100m per 100g skein)
Colorway - Cobalt

Needles
US 10 / 6mm circular in 40″ / 100cm length or size needed to obtain gauge

Magic loop method is used for knitting in the round. You can use DPNs if you prefer.

Notions
4 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge
12 sts & 20 rnds = 4″ / 10cm in stockinette stitch after blocking

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