Construction: A basic, watch cap style beanie, this pattern is designed to be friendly to the adventurous beginner. If you can knit and purl in the round and decrease by k2tog (knitting two together), you have all the skills needed to knit this classic hat. The deep brim can be folded for a warm fitted beanie or worn unfolded as a slouchy hat.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate
Skills needed: knitting and purling in the round, decreasing by k2tog.

Size: Small (Large) Adult
Circumference: Stretches to fit a 22” (24”) head circumference
Height: 8” (8 ½”) with brim folded

Gauge: 18 sts and 25 rows per 4” in stockinette stitch knit in the round.

Materials:

• US 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 175 (190) yards worsted weight wool or wool blend yarn. Sample shown using Lion Brand Wool-Ease in Oatmeal (1 skein).
• Stitch Marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors