Pattern includes two sets of instructions for knitting the High on the Hilltop Beanie in two choices of yarn weights:

Super Chunky - Manos del Uruguay Franca, or
Worsted - Manos del Uruguay Maxima

In the hills and valleys of Killarney National Park in County Kerry Ireland, the largest population of wild Irish Red Dear forage and flourish in the lush woodland growth. Rarely seen, they move throughout the park under the cover of the thick woodland, but if you’re lucky enough while travelling through the park you might just see one looking back at you.

SIZE
One size, 42.5cm/16¾” circumference x 22.5cm/8¾” length
Designed to fit with 6-10cm/2½-4” negative ease (hat will stretch to fit)

MATERIALS
MAXIMA Version
Manos del Uruguay MAXIMA (100% Extra Fine Merino Wool), 200m/218 yds per 100g/3.5 oz skein

1 skein
Shown in:
MAXIMA M2349 Oxygen, approximately 63g, 126m/ 138yds
4mm (US 6) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long
5mm (US 8) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long

FRANCA Version
Manos del Uruguay FRANCA (100% Superwash Merino Wool), 105m/114 yds per 150g/5.25 oz skein

1 skein
Shown in:
FRANCA FR8007 Solana, approximately 107g, 75m/ 82yds
6mm (US 10) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long
8mm (US 11) DPNs or circular needle, 40cm/16” long

Both Versions
1 stitch marker
Cable needle
Tapestry needle
Faux fur or yarn pompom, optional

TENSION
23 sts and 30 rnds in pattern = 10cm/4” using MAXIMA and 5mm (US 8) needles after blocking
OR
16 sts and 20 rnds in pattern = 10cm/4” using FRANCA and 8mm (US 11) needles after blocking