The Salter Beanie is a classic hat that features a triple brim for extra warmth. The beanie is worked from the bottom up and has a minimal + decorative decrease along either side while the front and back maintain the look of stockinette.

Sizes
XS (S) M (L) XL correspond to Child (Adult S) Adult M (Adult L) Adult XL

Finished Circumference
18 (19) 20¼ (21) 22½“ [45.5 (47) 51 (53) 56 cm]

The Salter Beanie has around 2” [5 cm] of negative ease. So sizes XS (S) M (L) XL correspond to a head circumference of 20 (21) 22¼ (23) 24½“ [51 (53) 56.5 (58) 62 cm] (the final size of beanie will be 2” [5 cm]) less than the overall circumference. This means that if you measure a 21” [53 cm] head circumference you will make size (S) with a finished circumference of 19” [47 cm]. Sample shown modeled is wearing size (S) with approx. 2” [5 cm] negative ease.

Gauge
22 sts and 34 rows = 4 x 4” [10 x 10 cm] in stockinette st worked flat on 4 mm (US Size 6) needles, blocked

Needle Size
4 mm (US 6) DPNs/magic loop method, or the required needles to obtain gauge
4 mm (US 6) 16” circular needles

Materials
100 (100) 100 (150) 150 g Retrosaria Brusca (50% wool, 50% merino, 50 g = 137 yds) in colorway Brown, 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 skeins

Notions
2 stitch markers (1 of a different color to denote BOR), tapestry needle

Techniques
Knitting in the round, long-tail cast-on, decreasing, wet blocking

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Note: This pattern is for the beanie only and does not include the Port Sweater instructions.