Here’s a snuggly, warm, soft, hat in two sizes big enough to fit a large or larger-than-average ladies’ or men’s head.

A lovely, honeycomb-style pattern stitch reminiscent of the slatey texture left in sand/rocks after receding water, provides visual interest as well as insulating warm pockets of air. A five-pointed star or 12-arm swirl draws the crown together into a basic beanie fit.

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Sizes
Directions are written for M/L with changes for XL/XXL in parentheses: M/L (XL/XXL). M/L fits brow circumference from 21-23 inches, XL/XXL fits brow circumference 24-26 inches. Finished size after blocking: M/L = 7.5” high by 10.5” wide, XL/XXL = 8.25” high x 12.25” wide.

Materials
0.5 skein (205 yards) of heavy sport/light DK weight yarn.
or
1 skein (425 yards) of fingering/sock weight yarn held doubled.
M/L (yellow) sample shown in Elemental Affects Cormo Sport color Tassel held single with Tri’Coterie Lace BFL Silky color Oops Green Gradient and Windy Valley Muskox Golden Crown Sure Alpaca color 3033.
XL/XXL (blue) sample shown in Mountain Colors Crazyfoot color Harmony Starlight held doubled.

US size 6 (4.0mm) circular needles (or dpns) (or size needed to attain gauge)

US size 8 (5.0mm) circular needles (or dpns) (or size needed to attain gauge)

Stitch markers

Wool or yarn needle

Gauge
22 stitches x 28 rows = 4” in body pattern stitch after blocking

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