Such an interesting yet easy pattern! This pattern begins with an I-cord cast on - it’s become a favourite since it provides such a lovely finished edge!

The dense lace pattern for the hat sits atop rows of 1x1 ribbing. Crown decreases are worked very quickly for a slightly gathered effect.

Sizes
(designed with 1 – 2” / 2.5 – 5 cm of negative ease)

Sizing Chart (inches)
Band Circumference: 15 (17, 19, 21)“
To fit head: 16 -17 (18 - 19, 20 - 21, 22 - 23)”
Beanie Height: 5 ¾ (6 ¼, 7 ½, 8 ¼)“
Slouch Height: 7 (8 ¼, 10, 11 ¼)”

Sizing Chart (metric)
Band Circumference: 38, (43, 48.5, 53.5)cm
To fit head: 40.5-43 (45.5-48.5, 51-53.5, 56-58.5)cm
Beanie Height: 14.5 (16, 19, 21)cm
Slouch Height: 18 (21, 25.5, 28.5)cm

Yarn Requirements
Beanie: 95 (120, 160, 200)yds / 87(110, 146, 183)m
worsted weight yarn

Slouch: 120 (150, 225, 285)yds / 110(137, 206, 260)m worsted weight yarn

Model in Bernat Satin (163 yds / 149 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g ball; 100% acrylic) in Sea Shell.

Needles
See Details page in photo area

Gauge
19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch using larger needles

Notions
1 stitch marker; yarn needle

Method
Knit in round, bottom up.

Skills
K2tog, ssk, yo, double central decrease

Stitch patterns are both charted and written out.

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April 2, 2014: This pattern has now been migrated to our Impeccable Knits label.

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