A classic guy beanie with a wide band offers four variations: You can make the hat in a solid single color, or with a contrast band, or in narrow stripes with a matching or contrast band.

It’s worked from the top down in joined rounds.

SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, Extra Large)
to fit head circumferences of
21 (22, 23, 24) in./53 (56, 58, 61) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
NOTE: The beanie is designed to be smaller than actual head circumference with about 2 in./5 cm of negative ease. If possible, it’s good to measure the head of the recipient to ensure a hat that fits.
Circumference at bottom edge:
18¾ (20, 21, 22) in./
47.5 (51, 53, 56) cm
Depth of Beanie:
8 in./20 cm, or desired depth

YARN
NOTE: If you want a hat that’s deeper than 8 in./20 cm, you’ll need approx. 11 yd./10 m more yarn for each extra dc round. Each dc round adds approx. ½ in./1.3 cm to hat depth.

Worsted Weight (#4 Medium)

One-Color Beanie:
• Approx. 126 (134, 141, 147) yd./115 (123, 129, 134) m

Beanie with Contrast Band
Main Color (MC):
• Approx. 88 (94, 99, 103) yd./80 (86, 91, 94) m
Contrast Color (CC):
• Approx. 38 (40, 42, 44) yd./35 (37, 38, 40) m

Striped Beanie
Color A, includes yarn for the Band:
• Approx. 83 (89, 93, 98) yd./76 (81, 85, 90) m
Color B:
• Approx. 46 (49, 51, 57) yd./42 (45, 47, 52) m

Striped Beanie with Contrast Band
Colors A and B:
• Approx. 46 (49, 51, 57) yd./42 (45, 47, 52) m of each color
Contrast Color (CC):
• Approx. 38 (40, 42, 44) yd./35 (37, 38, 40) m

This is a 6-page written pattern, which includes separate 2-page instructions for the striped versions and the solid versions. Relevant photo tutorials and stitch definitions are available on my website, hatsbyelvee.com

Pattern uses U.S. terminology.