The beanie can be knit top down or bottom up. The beanie is reversible. A fold-up brim is optional depending on how long the beanie is knit. If playing yarn chicken isn’t your game, then knitting the beanie top down is your best bet.

SIZES
1 (2)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
18.5 (21)“ 47 (53) cm circumference, unstretched

To fit a head with circumference of approx. 22 (25)” 56 (64) cm

12” 25.4 (30.5) cm length with brim unfolded
Coastal Redwood sample shown in size 1, with a head circumference of 22” 56 cm with longer brim, 12” 30.5 cm length with brim unfolded
Agave sample shown in size 2, with a head circumference of 25” 64 cm with shorter brim, 11” 30 cm length with brim unfolded

YARN
pretzel by Bread & Butter (100% U.S. Merino Wool, 50 g/ 130 yds 118 m) - 2 skeins of coastal redwood or 3 skeins of agave
OR
260 (290) yd 136 (265) m in dk weight yarn.

NEEDLES
Cast On: US 7 3.75 mm - 40” 100 cm circular for Magic Loop

NOTIONS
• Cable needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE
27.5 sts × 36 rnds = 4” 10 cm