The details of the pattern have been professionally checked and the pattern has been test knitted. As a result of test knitters’ feedback the brim was made longer.

Youtube: I’ve made a video on Youtube on the making of this beanie using leftover silk mohair yarn.

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The Basic Beanie - it’s worked from the top down without swatching, there are five sizes from toddler to large adult and it’s designed from DK to Aran weight and heavier yarns.

Knitted from the top down without swatching, it’s perfect for leftover and scrappy yarns! Regardless of your gauge, it’s started at the top in the same way, with increases on every round. After a few rounds have been worked, the gauge per 2.5 cm & 1 inch is measured to determine the total amount of increases to be made.

Gauge-wise, the pattern range is from 5.5 sts to 3.75 sts per 2.5 cm / inch (which roughly equals 22 – 15 sts per 10 cm / 4 inches). The pattern is suitable from DK weight to Aran weight and heavier yarns.

The beanie features a folded brim, with three layers of fabric for extra warmth. The work is turned at the forehead with a German Short Row for a neat Stockinette Stitch brim.

Techniques
Judy’s Magic Cast-on
German Short Row
Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-off
Sewing the folded brim in place

The pattern includes links to tutorials covering the techniques above.

Gauge
The pattern is worked without swatching, by starting from the top of the crown. After a few rounds of increases have been worked the stitch count per 2.5 cm / 1 inch is measured to determine the gauge and the number of increases to be made. Gauge range of the pattern is 5.5 sts - 3.75 sts per 2.5 cm / 1 inch (which roughly equals 22 – 15 sts per 10 cm / 4 inches).

The pattern is written from DK to Aran weight and heavier yarns. For a warm beanie, choose a needle size that is 1-2 sizes smaller than you would normally choose.

Sizes
There are five sizes: toddler (child) teen / small adult (medium adult) large adult to fit the head circumference of 43 (48) 53.5 (57) 60 cm / 17 ¼ (19 ¼) 21 ½ (22 ¾) 24 inches. The beanie is designed with 20 % of negative ease, leading to finished beanie circumferences of approximately 34.5 (38.5) 43 (45.5) 48 cm / 13 ¾ (15 ½) 17 ¼ (18 ¼) 19 ¼ inches.

Materials needed
Yarn
Depending on the gauge and yarn, you’ll need approximately

for Toddler Size: 135 - 155 m / 150 - 170 yds
for Child Size: 170 - 185 m / 185 - 200 yds
for Teen / Small Adult Size: 210 - 225 m / 230 - 245 yds
for Medium Adult Size: 240 - 255 m / 260 - 280 yds
for Large Adult Size: 275 - 295 m / 300 - 325 yds

More detailed information can be found in the pattern.

Using scrappy silk mohair yarns:
Estimated amounts, in grams for lace weight silk mohair held quadruple (4 strands together) and worked with 3.5 mm / US 4 needle, across sizes are 60 (70) 85 (100) 115 g.

Needles
Choose a needle size that is 1-2 sizes smaller than you would normally choose. That is 3.5 mm / US 4 for DK weight yarn, 4 mm / US 6 for Worsted weight yarn and 4.5 mm / US 7 for Aran weight yarn.

For the top of the crown you’ll need 3 DPN’s if you prefer not to magic loop.

For the ‘body’ of the beanie you’ll need knitting needle(s) of your preferred kind for small circumference knitting.

Notions
Removable stitch markers,
Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends.

Sample yarn and color details:
The variegated dusty pink sample was knitted with:
Madelinetosh Pashmina | Mars Rover | 75% Superwash Merino wool, 15% Silk, 10% Cashmere | Yardage 329 m/ 360 yds per 115 g

held together with

Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair | Rose Clay | 70% mohair, 30% silk | Yardage 225 m / 246 yds per 25 g
Together approximately DK weight, using 3.5 mm / US 4 needle, with 5.5 sts per 2.5 cm / 1 inch gauge. (Large Adult)

The unicolor light pink sample was knitted with:
Laurel Knits BFL Silky Sock | Monday | 60% Superwash Bluefaced Leicester Wool (BFL), 20% Silk, 20% Nylon| Yardage 300 m / 328 yds per 100 g

held together with

Laurel Knits Udu | Monday | 75% Brushed Suri Alpaca, 25% Mulberry Silk| Yardage 300 m / 328 yds per 50 g
Together approximately Worsted weight, using 4 mm / US 6 needle, with 5 sts per 2.5 cm / 1 inch gauge. (Large Adult)

The petrol blue sample was knitted with:
Säie Merino Aran | After the Storm | 100% Superwash Merino | Yardage 190 m/ 210 yds per 115 g
Aran weight, using 4.5 mm / US 7 needle, with 4.5 sts per 2.5 cm / 1 inch gauge. (Teen / Small Adult)

Beanies using 4 strands of scrappy lace weight silk mohair:
Together approximately DK weight, using 3.5 mm / US 4 needle, with 5.5 sts per 2.5 cm / 1 inch gauge. (Large Adult)