Take our favorite Basic Beanie and give it a few little tweaks—a little stitch pattern, a little stripe, a little slouch—and what do you get? This handsome topper! A textured ‘granite ridge’ stitch outlines a color-blocked band that can be as be as quiet or bold as you please. With a casually rolled brim, it has just the right amount of easy-going charm.

YARN
2 skeins Rowan Softyak DK (148 yds/135m each). Or approx. 296 yds/270m of an equivalent DK-weight yarn. Sample shown in color 239 Plateau.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) 16”/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 6 (4mm) 16”/40cm circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
5 stitch markers, 1 in a contrast color.

Darning needle to finish.

FINISHED SIZE
Adult medium: 18½“/47cm circumference;
Adult large: 20”/51cm circumference.
Note: Hat will stretch to fit head 2–4”/5–10cm larger than finished circumference.
Directions given for medium size, with large size in parentheses ( ).