For a limited time, Bonfire Beanie is now a free pattern!

This warm and fuzzy hat was inspired by cold nights that make you want something cozy to put on your head. The Bonfire Beanie is a relatively quick knit, worked up in a super bulky weight yarn of your choice (or you may combine yarns if you like). The broken rib brim combined with the slipped stitches in the body of the hat create texture and interest to this otherwise simplistic knit. This hat would be great for the knitter who wants to try something new and those needing a fast knitting project.

This hat is knit in the round from the brim to the top. It is worked inside out - after the hat is finished, flip it inside out and the hat is done! Or keep it as is - both sides of the hat have a really nice texture and look great on. Just be careful when you weave in your ends to make sure they disappear on the side you choose to wear.

Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Sizes:
Adult Small (Medium, Large) to fit head circumference 21 (22, 23) in / 53 (56, 58) cm

Finished Measurements:
Brim Circumference (unstretched): 16 (17.5, 18.5) in / 40.5 (44, 46.5) cm
Height: 8.5 (9.5, 10) in / 21.5 (24, 24.5) cm

Yarn & Yardage:
Amount: 85 (92, 93) yds / 78 (84, 85) m / 100 g
Yarns used: Charisma Tweed (Loops & Threads) in Gray for size Small & Vivace (Cloud9 Fibers) in Glacier Pool for size Large
Suggested Yarn: Cloud9 Fibers Vivace - 80% Wool / 20% Silk (100 g = 93 yds / 85 m) or Loops & Threads Charisma Tweed - 97% Acrylic / 3% Rayon (85 g = 93 yds / 85 m)
Note: If you do choose to use Cloud9 Vivace and plan to knit size Medium or Large, I suggest buying two skeins to ensure you have enough yarn.

Gauge:
16 sts and 26 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in twisted rib with smaller needles, in the round and blocked
16 sts and 24 rows = 4 in / 10 cm in pattern st with larger needles, in the round and blocked

Needles & Notions:
US 8 / 5 mm - 16 in / 40 cm circular, DPNs, or 32 in / 80 cm - 40 in / 100 cm for magic loop
US 10 / 6 mm - 16 in / 40 cm circular, DPNs, or 32 in / 80 cm - 40 in / 100 cm for magic loop
stitch marker
tapestry needle
scissors

Hope you enjoy!