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This classic, striped, scraptastic beanie works up quickly in worsted weight Shelter. Featuring four “compass point” decrease lines, the crown visually bends circles into squares, giving this hat its playful namesake. Invert your colors and knit a second hat from the same skeins for a coordinated set. Surprisingly simple jogless stripes turn this basic into an elevated last-minute gift, or a quick solution to cold temperatures for your own wardrobe.

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This pattern is part of our BT by Brooklyn Tweed pattern line; a collection of skill-accessible knitting patterns written in a concise, visually appealing way. Each pattern offers a beginner-friendly entry point into the larger world of Brooklyn Tweed yarns and patterns. Projects you make from BT by Brooklyn Tweed will be straightforward to knit and fun to wear!

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Construction

Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Dimensions

• 20½”/52 cm circumference (unstretched) and 8”/20.5 cm length
• One size fits most; fits head sizes 19-24”/48.5-61 cm

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Shelter — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool(140 yards/128 meters per 50g skein)

• 1 skein of Main Color (MC); 1 skein of Color 1 (C1)
• Photographed in colors Narwhal & Soot

Potential yarn substitutes include Tones
Sample photographed in color Melba Undertone (MC), Hollyhock Overtone (C1), and Persimmon Overtone (C2)

Yardage

• Approximately 76 yards/70 meters of Main Color (MC) & 45 yards/41 meters of Color 1 (C1)

Gauge

• 5 stitches per inch in circular stockinette stitch
• 20 stitches and 30 rounds per 4”/10 cm in circular stockinette stitch
• Measurement taken from relaxed fabric after blocking

Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 16”/40 cm circular needle and one set of DPNs (double pointed needles) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: US 7 (4.5 mm)

Size B (for Ribbing)

• One 16”/40 cm circular needle, two sizes smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: US 5 (3.75 mm)

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Jogless Stripes
• Wet Blocking
• Knitwear Care

Skill Level
1 out of 5: Beginner

Translations Available

A Russian Translation of the original pattern is available: click on the pattern download button on the top right of this page and you will have the option of downloading an alternative Russian Version [Translated by Olga Begova]

A French Translation of the original pattern is available: click on the pattern download button on the top right of this page and you will have the option of downloading an alternative French Version [Translated by Sophie Oudry-Braillon]

An Italian Translation of the original pattern is available: click on the pattern download button on the top right of this page and you will have the option of downloading an alternative Italian Version [Translated by Alice Twain; www.maglia-uncinetto.it]

Original pattern included at Knitting Daily and was seen on episode 504 of Knitting Daily TV.

NOTE: Original hat sample was knit with Cascade 220 and Noro Silk Garden.