The second I saw it, I fell in love with Jared Flood’s Wayfarer scarf pattern. After making several, I decided the pattern was subtle enough that a slouchy beanie to match was actually just what I needed.

The hat begins with a provisional cast-on, is knit flat with short row shaping, then seamed using a slightly adapted kitchener stitch. If you’re familiar with these techniques, this pattern is interesting enough to be quite fun. If these techniques are new to you, this pattern might be a bit challenging, but well worth it!

MATERIALS
Dark Blue:
1 skein (217 yards) Vintage Worsted by Berroco 50% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 10% Nylon in Juniper

Light Blue:
1 skein (225 yards) ToshDK by MadelineTosh 100% superwash merino in Betty Draper’s Blue

OR about 200 yards of worsted weight wool of your choice

US #7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needle of your choice, tapestry needle, stitch markers, crochet hook if needed for provisional cast-on

GAUGE
Garter stitch section, measured after blocking:
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4” square

FINISHED SIZE
Hat is about 19” around and 13” long. Comfortably fits up to 23” or 24” head circumference.