The Vale Beanie is a super versatile pattern that can be made in many different sizes, yarn weights & lengths to fully customize your project.

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MATERIALS
YARN - DK weight approx:
Yardage may vary if your gauge/yarn is different

• Fitted: 140 (145, 155, 160, 165) yards, {128 (133, 142, 146, 151) meters}
• Slightly Slouchy: 150 (160, 165, 170, 180) yards, {137 (146, 151, 155, 165) meters}
• More Slouchy: 160 (165, 175, 180, 185) yards, {146 (151, 160, 165, 169) meters}
• Folded Brim: 195 (205, 215, 220, 230) yards, {178 (187, 197, 201, 210) meters}

Sample uses:
Explorer Knits & Fibers Rockies DK (100% Superwash Merino - 274 yds/100 grams) in the colorway ‘Pine’

NEEDLES
US 5 {3.75 mm} 16” {40 cm} and to work the crown decreases you will need either DPN’s or a longer cable for magic loop
Or size needed to match gauge

OTHER MATERIALS
Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker

GAUGE
2x2 ribbing worked in the round
(lightly stretched after blocking)
22 sts/34 rounds = 4” {10 cm}

Note: If you have to stretch your swatch a lot to meet gauge then either change needle sizes or make a larger size hat.

SIZING

• Sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
• Finished Circumference: 18.25 (19, 20.5, 21, 21.75) inches {46.5 (48, 52, 53.5, 55) cm}
• Choose a size with approx. 1-2 inches {2.5-5 cm} of negative ease. For reference, the average Woman’s head circumference is 21” {53.5 cm} and Man’s is 23” {58.5 cm}.
• Sample is size 2 (Folded Brim Length)
• Length Options: Fitted (8” {20.5 cm}), Slightly Slouchy (8.5” {21.5 cm}), More Slouchy (9” {23 cm}), Folded Brim (11” {28 cm})

NOTE
This pattern has been professionally tech edited and test knit for every size and length option.