The Hinged beanie is one of the seven patterns from the Yarn Play collection – a collaboration with Malabrigo Yarns – by Katya Frankel. Latest pattern version hinged2.2 updated on 19 Dec 2016.

Hinged hat is a slouchy beanie worked in the round from the brim and up. Set against reverse stocking stitch, the twisted rib of the hinged lozenges call back to the twisted stitches found in the brim. The hat is casual and fun with a gently gathered crown.

The pattern is knitted in Malabrigo Worsted, a soft singles yarn which really make the twisted stitches pop.

Difficulty
Intermediate - knitting in the round, knit, purl, simple decreases and increases, and finishing.

To Fit Size
Head circumference 18 (20, 22, 24) in / 45.5 (51, 56, 61) cm, shown in size 22 in / 56 cm.

Finished Brim Measurements
Brim circumference 16 (17 ¾, 19 ½, 21 ¼) in / 40.5 (45, 49.5, 54) cm.

Yarn
1 skein of Malabrigo Worsted (100% Pure Merino Wool, 100g / 210 yds / 189 m) #74 Polvoriento.
Substitute with approximately 105 (110, 125, 135) yds / 95 (100, 110, 120) m of Worsted weight yarn with the following knitting gauge. The yarn amount may vary depending on the weight and type of the yarn you are using.

Gauge
18 sts and 26 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in Lozenges stitch pattern worked in the round using 5mm (US8) needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge.

Needles and Notions
Size 5mm (US8) short circular needle and set of double pointed needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to get the correct gauge.
Stitch marker and tapestry needle.