A quick knit, the Rachel Beanie was inspired by my second sister’s second daughter, Rachel.

Knit in one piece, beginning with a bias garter stitch edged with I cord brim. The crown is knit in short rows directly onto the brim. Close the crown seam with either Kitchener’s Stitch or 3 needle bind off. Instructions are included if you prefer to knit in two pieces and sew the crown to the brim.

Once you buy the pattern, you’ll need:

Size 2 and 4 knitting needles
Sports weight yarn, approx 40 grams, approx 155 yards
Waste yarn scrap in sport weight
3.5mm crochet hook
2 to 4 buttons, approx 1”
Yarn needle for Kitchener’s Stitch (optional)

The skills you’ll need include:

Garter stitch
I cord
Increasing
Decreasing
I cord bind off
Crochet Chain cast on
Knitting modularly (optional if you are sewing)
Short Rows
Sewing (optional)
Kitchener’s stitch (optional)

Check out my other listings available in DK, worsted and chunky yarn.

Modeled by Hedda Woodin - created for me by my dear husband, check out his work at toolmakingart.com.