PLEASE NOTE: I could only include one yarn weight & gauge in the listing, but this pattern has 4 yarn weight options with full instructions for each option as follows:

Version A - 4ply / finger in/ #1 weight yarn
Version B - dk / light worsted / #3 weight yarn
Version C - Aran / worsted / #4 weight yarn
Version D - chunky / bulky / #5 weight yarn

Since coming up with this stitch pattern for the Seren Summer Top, I thought it would be great for a beanie. I love a slouch beanie, but I also love to have options! The extra deep brim & tapered crown means you can fold up the brim & switch it to an even cosier fitted beanie! You could even wear it on the “wrong” side for horizontal stripes & a completely different look.

Construction: This beanie is constructed from the bottom up. The ribbed band is made & then the main body of the beanie is worked directly onto the ribbed band in joined rounds. The crown is decreased & then gathered a little to close.

Sizes: The pattern includes 4 sizes from head circumference 18” to 24” (approx 12 months to large adult)

Skill level: Adventurous beginner/intermediate

This is a written pattern with photos & videos to guide you through any potentially tricky parts.

The pattern has been tech edited & thoroughly tested by a large group of fabulous testers who have tested every size & yarn weight to ensure accuracy & clarity. It’s really important to me that you have a pattern you love. Please reach out to me if you have any issues.

You will need:

Yarn:

245-451 yards / 224-412 metres of #1 weight yarn.
OR 170-324 yards / 155-296 metres of #3 weight yarn.
OR 149-295 yards / 136-270 metres of #4 weight yarn..
OR 125-247 yards / 114-226 metres of #5 weight yarn.

You will use approximately two thirds of your yarn usage on your main colour & one third on your secondary colour.

Hook:

2.5mm (US C-2) & 3.5mm (US E-4) crochet hooks (or hooks to obtain gauge) for #1 weight yarn.
OR 3.5mm (US E-4) & 4.5mm (US 7) crochet hooks (or hooks to obtain gauge) for #3 weight yarn.
OR 4.5mm (US 7) & 5.5mm (US I-9) crochet hooks (or hooks to obtain gauge) for #3 weight yarn.
OR 5.5mm (US I-9) & 6.5mm (US K-10.5) crochet hooks (or hooks to obtain gauge) for #3 weight yarn.

Notions: Tapestry needle, tape measure & scissors

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A huge thank you to my wonderful testers:
Alexandra Smulo
Angie Hammond
Barbara Happee
Jill Sipple
Julia Nichols
Kelly Reynolds
Marie Sorensen
Melissa Richard
Michele Cramer
Mousumi Mitra
Nylda Rocio
Rachael Haynoe
Sarah Grobman
Sue Hogg
Taylor Hayward
Vikki Turner

Release date: 24th November 2023