Meet Old School Beanie — a cozy, nostalgic nod to retro striped tube socks! This fun & cozy hat lets you marl your two favorite colors together for the main fabric, then add a pop for those 3 classic stripes. Knit with two strands of The Plucky Knitter Pippi Fingering held together throughout, this yarn creates the perfect blend of warmth and lightweight softness.

Worked bottom-up and in the round with a folded brim for extra coziness, the Old School Beanie is everything you want in an everyday hat — timeless, a little bit sporty, and effortlessly cool. Grab your favorite colors to mix & marl, and channel some retro flair into your winter wardrobe!

CONSTRUCTION
Hat is worked with 1 strand of each MC held together in the round from the bottom up. Optional CC stripes are worked by holding 2 strands of CC together.

SIZES
Adult Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approximately 19 (21, 23)”/47.5 (52.5, 57.5)cm circumference at widest part and 14.25 (14.25, 14.75)” / 35.5 (35.5, 37)cm tall (unfolded)

YARN REQUIREMENTS
Please note these are yarn estimates. The amount used will depend on yarn, your personal gauge, and any modifications you make.
NOTE: 1 strand (2 strands total) of each MC yarn is held together. CC is held double (2 strands).
The Plucky Knitter Pippi Fingering (95% Superwash Extra Fine Brushed Merino, 5% Nylon; 450 yards / 409 meters per 105g) or equivalent fingering weight yarn in the following amounts:

MC: 188 (208, 236) yards / 171 (189, 215) meters of EACH of two colors for marled version

OR

376 (416, 472) yards / 342 (378, 429) meters of ONE color to hold double for solid version

CC: Small amount for stripes (approximately 20 yards / 18 meters)

Sample shown is worn in size Medium in colors:
MC: Sockeye and Twill
CC: As You Wish

SUGGESTED NEEDLES
Needles listed are suggested.
Gauge Needle: Size US 9/ 5.5mm, 16”/40cm circular needles and Double Pointed Needles or needles for your preferred method of small circumference knitting.
Ribbing Needle: Size US 7/ 4.5mm 16”/40cm circular needles or 2 sizes smaller than Gauge Needle

TOOLS
4 Stitch Markers (1 unique for BOR M), Tapestry Needle

GAUGE
16 stitches and 24 rounds = 4” / 10cm in Stockinette stitch in the round with two strands of yarn held together using Gauge Needle, blocked.