2022 UPDATE - Both Elana’s Corkscrew Beanie and the adult version have now been updated to include versions to knit flat on two needles.
Click here to buy both versions for £5, sized from preemie to large adult.

Elana’s Corkscrew Beanie is a sweet, chunky and easy to knit hat which will fit a child from newborn to aged 10. Knit on 5.5mm (US 9) needles in Rowan Cocoon yarn, this hat can be finished in an evening and makes a very quick gift!
Instructions are given to work flat on two needles or in the round.

SIZES
To Fit Head Circumference
Preemie (0-3m: 3-6m: 6-12m: 2-10yrs)
31 (36: 41: 45.5: 50) cm
12.25 (14: 16: 18: 19.75) in

Actual Head Circumference
28.5 (32.5: 36.5: 40.5: 44.5) cm
11.25 (13: 14.5: 16: 17.5) in

Length Crown to Hem
11 (13: 14.5: 17: 19) cm
4.5 (5: 5.75: 6.75: 7.5) in

MATERIALS
Sample uses
Rowan Cocoon (80% Merino Wool, 20% Kid Mohair, 100g/115m/126yds) 1 (1: 1: 1: 1) x 100g skeins.

To work flat:
• A pair of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) needles
• A pair of 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) needles

To work in the round:
• A set of 4.5mm (UK 7/US 7) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm long
• A set of 5.5mm (UK 5/US 9) double pointed needles (DPNs) or a circular needle, 40cm long
• Stitch marker

TENSION
15 sts and 24 rounds to 10x10cm over patt using 5.5mm (UK 5/ US 9) needles