This hat is knit from the bottom-up in 5x1 rib which makes the knitting go by fast but also keeps it interesting. The hat features a twice-folded brim of but can be modified to a single fold to reduce bulk. The beanie has a chic silhouette that extends above the wearer’s head in a fashion forward manner. The beanie can also be modified to fit closer to the head of the wearer.

Sizing:
Child/Teenager (Adult, Adult Large)
To fit head circumference 20 (22, 24)” / 51 (56, 61)cm and a length of 7.25 (8.25, 9.25)” / 18.4 (20.9, 23.5) cm
Note: Due to the stitch pattern, the adult large size has no negative ease and is roughly 24” in circumference

Yarn:
Alpaca Heather by Manos del Uruguay 328yds / 300m in 100g; 1 (2, 2) skeins Note: Sample was worked in Toast colorway
70% Wool, 30% Alpaca
Sport - 3ply
Or 250, (300, 340) yds / 230 (275, 311) m of sport/DK yarn

Needles:
US size 5 (3.75mm) 16” (40mm) circular needle
US size 5 (3.75mm) DPNs or
US size 5 (3.75mm) 24”+ (40mm+) circular for magic loop
Or needle size needed to achieve gauge

Gauge:
24 sts x 32 rows in k5, p1 rib in the round Unstretched = 4” x 4” (10cmx10cm) with US 5 (3.75mm)

This pattern has been tech edited and test knitted to ensure clarity and quality of the design.