This lightweight, slouchy beanie will quickly become your go-to hat for your outdoor adventures! Simple to knit, easy to wear, and it looks great, too! Choose a soft, yet sturdy yarn; and you’ve got a win! Embellish with a pompom for even more fun

Supplies
1 hank Malabrigo Sock (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 100 grams/440 yards)
Size 4 (3.5mm) 16-inch circular needle, or size necessary to achieve gauge
Size 2.5 (3mm) 16-inch circular needle, or 1-2 sizes smaller than size necessary to achieve gauge
Size 4 (3.5mm) double pointed needles, or size necessary to achieve gauge
Stitch marker
Yarn needle

Gauge
6.5 stitches and 8.5 rounds = 1 inch in circular stockinette stitch on size 4 (3.5mm) needles

Finished Measurements
Adult Small (Medium, Large) Approximately 20 (21, 22)” circumference and 9.5” tall, before blocking; block to desired measurements

Skill Level
Beginner

Note: Sample is Adult Medium, and was blocked to about 10.5” tall. It was knit using colorway Ivy