The Fossil Beanie was inspired by my love of dinosaurs, and the cable stitch brings to mind a rib cage like you’d find on your favorite dinosaur skeleton. Despite the morbid description, the hat looks quite lovely!

This pattern comes in 4 sizes: Worsted, Bulky, Malabrigo Noventa, and Super Bulky.

30% of sales from this hat will be donated to A Rocha, an organization that responds to the global crisis of biodiversity loss by carrying out community-based conservation projects. I especially value their emphasis on local wisdom and cross-cultural collaboration.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials for Worsted:
Worsted weight yarn (4) - approximately 145yds
Size 9/5.5mm 16” circular needles
Size 9/5.5mm cable needle or dpn
Stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle or crochet hook
Optional size 7/4.5mm 16” circular needles

Materials for Bulky:
Bulky weight yarn (5) - approximately 105 yds
Size 10/6mm 16” circular needles
Size 10/6mm cable needle or dpn
Stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle or crochet hook
Optional size 8/5mm 16” circular needles

Materials for Noventa
Noventa - approximately 86 yds
Size 10.5/6.5mm 16” circular needles
Size 10.5/6.5mm cable needle or dpn
Stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle or crochet hook
Optional size 9/5.5mm 16” circular needles

Materials for Super Bulky:
Super bulky weight yarn (6) - approx. 75 yds
Size 11/8mm 16” circular needles
Size 15/10mm 16” circular needles
Size 15/10mm cable needle or dpn
Stitch marker
Scissors
Tapestry needle or crochet hook

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