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Discover the artistry of hat knitting with Back to Basics: Hats. Immerse yourself in our intricate beanie pattern, meticulously designed to unravel the secrets of stockinette construction. Perfect for beginners, this pattern unlocks the gateway to mastering fundamental hat-making skills. Elevate your craftsmanship as you embark on a journey that demystifies the core elements of creating timeless, basic beanies. Dive into the world of knitted elegance with a pattern crafted to nurture your skills and transform novices into confident artisans.

Worked from the bottom up, this versatile hat pattern allows you to craft a perfectly fitting hat seamlessly in the round. The construction involves starting with the brim, progressing to the body, and culminating with shaping the crown. As you approach the final stages of the crown, you’ll need to switch from using 16” / 40 cm circular needles to either the magic loop method or double-pointed needles, depending on your preference for tackling smaller circumferences.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner

SIZE INFORMATION
Baby (Toddler, Child/Teen, Adult, Large Adult)
16 (18, 20, 22, 24)” / 40.5 (45.5, 51, 56, 61) cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
14 (16, 18, 20, 22)” / 35 (40, 45, 50, 55) cm circumference — select a size from the finished measurements that is 1-3” / 2.5-7.5 cm smaller than your head circumference. This hat is worn with negative ease. 6.5 (7.25, 8, 9, 10)” / 16.5 (18.5, 20.5, 23, 25.5) cm in height.

NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, stitch marker (1), pompom (optional)

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Brim: US1 (2.25 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or one size smaller than needles used for gauge
Body: US2 (2.75 mm) 16” / 40 cm circular needles, or the size required to get gauge
Crown: Same needle size as the body using preferred needles for a small circumference (magic loop or double-pointed needles)

YARN REQUIREMENTS
MC: 118 (151, 178, 239, 299) yds / 108 (138, 163, 219, 273) m fingering weight yarn
CC: 38 (50, 74, 83, 105) yds / 35 (46, 68, 76, 96) m fingering weight yarn

SUGGESTED YARN
Turtlepurl Yarn — Striped Turtle Toes
75% Superwash Merino 25% Nylon
450 yds (411 m) / 3.5 oz (100 g)
Colour: Patience
https://turtlepurl.com/

GAUGE
32 stitches by 40 rounds in stockinette on larger needles = 4” / 10 cm, after blocking. Gauge is crucial in obtaining the correct fit. Changes in gauge will cause a size difference for both your finished hat and the yardage requirements for your project.

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Jerrah Robbins provided professional tech editing for this pattern.