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 - Fingering weight approx:
Yardage may vary if your gauge/yarn is different

• Fitted: 150 (165, 170, 180, 185) yards, {137 (151, 155, 165, 169) meters}
• Slightly Slouchy: 160 (175, 180, 190, 195) yards, {146 (160, 165, 174, 178) meters}
• More Slouchy: 170 (185, 190, 200, 210) yards, {155 (169, 174, 183, 192) meters}
• Folded Brim: 210 (225, 235, 250, 260) yards, {192 (206, 215, 229, 238) meters}

Sample uses:
Explorer Knits & Fibers Teton Sock in the colorway ‘Lavendula’ or Madelinetosh Sock in the colorway ‘Composition Book Gray’

NEEDLES
US 3 {3.25 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)
26 sts/40 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: 17.75 (19, 19.75, 21, 22.25) inches, {45 (48.5, 50, 53.5, 56.5) 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.