A unisex, fitted, beanie-style hat with a basket weave textured rib pattern. Worked in the round from the bottom up.

Skill Level: Easy
Skills needed: knit, purl, decrease, read chart or written pattern, work on circular and double pointed needles (DPNs)

Size:
Sizes: Small 20.8” (Medium 22.5”, Large 24”) circumference. Zero ease desireable.
Sample shown in Medium on 22.5” circumference head model

Materials:
Yarn: Paton’s Classic Wool (100% wool)
sample shown in Bright Red
1 skein/210 yards (or 150-180 yds alt. yarn)

• 16” circular needle US 6/ 4.0mm
• DPNs US 6 / 4.0mm
• tapestry needle
• 1 stitch marker
• stitch counter

Gauge:
20 sts = 4” in pattern on US 6 needles