Stargazer is a beanie with a classic shape, folded brim and simple lace with a few bobbles. You can add a pompom if you want to, and why wouldn’t you!

The pattern features a little trick, so you don’t need to purl the top of the hat. Note that there are only charted instructions for the lace.

Size:
S (L)
To fit head circumference 20.5 (23.5)” / 52 (60) cm

Finished measurements:
Circumference: 19 (22)” / 48 (56) cm
Height (with brim folded in two): 9 (10)” / 23 (25) cm

Yarn:
DK-weight wool yarn (the yarn used in the sample is discontinued), approximately 250-275 yards / (230-250 meters) /100 grams.

Yardage:
185 (220) yards/170 (200) meters not including pompom
Reserve 20 grams of extra yarn for the pompom

Needle:
4 mm (US 6) - 16”/40 cm circular needle (or longer is you prefer to use magic loop) and dpns for crown shaping. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the right gauge.

Gauge:
20 sts x 28 rnds = 4 x 4” / 10 x 10 cm
in stockinette worked in the round (after blocking)

Others:
a stitch marker, tapestry needle, an optional pompom-maker