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The Merrily Marled Beanie is a versatile, bottom-up hat designed for a seamless, classic look—thanks to its elegant 1x1 tubular cast-on that flows effortlessly into the crown. The stretchy ribbing ensures a comfortable, adaptable fit, whether worn cuffed for extra warmth and a fitted look or un-cuffed for a slouchy style.

What makes this beanie truly special is the endless potential for customization. Hold any combination of yarns together to create a marled fabric that’s uniquely yours—whether you love soft, subtle blends or bold, unexpected contrasts.

Not sure how to mix and match? A handy chart in the Materials section will guide you in creating the perfect DK-weight blend. Play with color, texture, and fiber to craft a beanie that’s one of a kind—just like you. My favorite combination is one strand of variegated fingering and two strands of tonal lace.

Skills
Knit

Purl

Knitting in the round

Pass Slipped Stitch Over

Slip

Slip Slip Knit

Tubular Cast On

Sizing
Baby, Toddler, Child (Ladies, Gents)

Finished Measurements
Circumference: 11, 12.5, 15.5 (17.5, 21)”/28, 32, 39 (44, 53)cm
Choose a size with 3-4”/7-10cm negative ease.

Gauge
25 stitches and 26 rows over 4”/10cm in 1x1 rib on US6 (4mm) needles in the round, blocked

Yarn
Hold any number of strands together to equal a DK weight. The pattern includes a chart of different options.


80, 105, 145 (190, 265) yards/75, 100, 135 (175, 245) meters per strand

DK = Lace + Lace + Lace + Lace
DK = Light Fingering + Light Fingering + Lace
DK = Fingering + Lace + Lace
DK = Fingering + Fingering
DK = Sport + Light Fingering
DK = DK

Samples shown in:

• Dream in Color Smooshy in ‘Below Horizon’ (85% wool, 15% nylon, 400 yards per 4oz skein) and Malabrigo Lace Merino in ‘English Rose’ and ‘No Me Olvides’ (100% Baby Merino Wool, 470 yards per 50g skein) Purl Soho Linen Quill in ‘High Tide’ and ‘Green Turquoise’ (50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen, 439 yards per 3.5oz/100g skein)
• String Theory Colorworks Inertia in ‘Fractal’ (80% superwash merino/20% nylon, 400 yards per 3.5oz/100g skein)
• Hedgehog Fibres Sock in ‘Zephyr’ (90% Superwash Merino/10% Nylon, 437 yards per 100g skein) and Malabrigo Lace Merino in ‘Apricot’ and ‘Fucsia’ (100% Baby Merino Wool, 470 yards per 50g skein)

Needles
US6 (4mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Use your preferred needles for working a small circumference in the round (DPNs, 1 long circular, 2 short circulars, or shorties) or size needed to obtain gauge