My Christmas gift 2015 to all fellow knitters is a warm winter beanie, with easy and stretchy loop stitch pattern, just what you need for cold autumn and winter days for your kid. And why not for you too. Two brim options are provided: the earflap version and ribbed brim. Sizes from baby to adult are priovided!

Note: Since this is a free pattern this pattern has not been test knitted. If you find mistakes, please let me know by e-mail or in my group and I will correct the pattern! Thanks!

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Sizing:
3 months (6 months old, 1-2 yrs old, 3-6 yrs old, women, men).
Finished measurements, fit to head circumference: ~17(~18, ~20, ~21, ~23, ~24)”/~42, ~46, ~50, ~54, ~58, ~60) cm
By adjusting needle size and with different yarn you will get different size alterations. Earflap sample shown is size 1-2 yrs old, worn by 1.5 yrs old and rib brim version is size 3-6 yrs old worn by 5 year old.

Gauge:
16 sts = 4” 10 cm in Stockinette st with larger (US8/5mm) needles.

Materials:
Yarn:
Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% Merino Wool)
Color A: Oceana
Color B: Thunderstorm
You need one approx. half skein of each color.
Needles:
US 8 (5 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needle.)
US 6 (4 mm) 16”/40 cm circular needle.
Adjust the needle size to get the correct gauge.
Other:
stitch marker, yarn needle.