Description
Dylan's Beanie is worked from the top down. The crown increases curve gently and the entire beanie is worked in k1, p1 ribbing. The Hat is extra long so that the bottom can be flipped upwards as a brim.
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Yarn
220yd/201m/100g
Heavy DK or Worsted weight, multi-plied yarn
Needles & Notions
Set 4mm/UK8/US6 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle
Sample details
Shown in Little Houndales Knits Yorkshire Wolds Suffolk X [220yd/201m per 100g; 100% Wool]
Shown in size 23in/58.5cm on model with 23in/58.5cm circumference head
Gauge
20 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 4mm needles over St.St.
Sizes
To fit sizes: 15 [18, 20, 23] in/38 [46, 51, 58.5] cm
Finished size: 12 [14.5, 17, 19.5] in/ 30.5 [37, 43, 49.5] cm
Not sure which size to make? Check my handy size and measuring guide!
Skills required
Ribbing
Knitting in the round
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
rpt: repeat
Rnd(s): rounds
st(s): stitch(es)
M1: pick up the horizontal loop before the next stitch, place it onto the left needle and knit into the back of it
M1P: pick up the horizontal loop between sts, place it onto the left needle then purl into the back of it
kb&pf: knit into the back of the next stitch, then purl into the front of it. If you find this increase a little tight, you could try knitting into the front then purling into the back.
Alteration notes
For a longer or shorter Hat, adjust the amount of knitting done after the crown shaping – add an extra 3 in/7.5cm or so for a fold up brim.
To alter the circumference, should you wish for a larger or smaller head size or to adjust for a difference in gauge, the pattern is worked on multiples of 12 sts and you should end the increasing after a M1P increase round to ensure an even K1, P1 rib for the body.
Ending the crown increasing after a M1 increase round is not advised, as this will leave you with a K2 at the 6 increase points on the Hat, and will not make for an even K1, P1 rib.
If you are working with a different gauge yarn, that's no problem, and it's easy with a top-down knit to adjust the crown increases to suit your yarn. You'll need an idea of how many stitches per inch your yarn gives in stocking stitch and an approximate size of the recipients head (remembering to allow for roughly 2 to 3 inches/ 5 to 7.5cm of negative ease)
If you multiply the head measurement less the negative ease by the number of sts per inch, you'll get the no. of sts you're aiming for after increases, so just stop increasing at the closest point given in the pattern! It's fairly simple to do, and if in doubt, try the Hat on.
How to
Using circular cast-on method, cast on 6 sts
Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Crown
Rnd 1: *kb&pf; rpt from * to end [12 sts]
Rnd 2: *K1, M1, P1; rpt from * to end [18 sts]
Rnd 3: *K1, M1P, K1, P1; rpt from * to end [24 sts]
Rnd 4: *K1, M1, P1, K1, P1; rpt from * to end [30 sts]
Rnd 5: *K1, M1P, [K1, P1] twice; rpt from * to end [36 sts]
Rnd 6: *K1, M1, P1, [K1, P1] twice; rpt from * to end [42 sts]
Rnd 7: *K1, M1P, [K1, P1] 3 times; rpt from * to end [48 sts]
Rnd 8: *K1, M1, P1, [K1, P1] 3 times; rpt from * to end [54 sts]
Rnd 9: *K1, M1P, [K1, P1] 4 times; rpt from * to end [60 sts]
15in size jump to body section
Rnd 10: *K1, M1, P1, [K1, P1] 4 times; rpt from * to end [66 sts]
Rnd 11: *K1, M1P, [K1, P1] 5 times; rpt from * to end [72 sts]
18in size jump to body section
Rnd 12: *K1, M1, P1, [K1, P1] 5 times; rpt from * to end [78 sts]
Rnd 13: *K1, M1P, [K1, P1] 6 times; rpt from * to end [84 sts]
20in size jump to body section
Rnd 14: *K1, M1, P1, [K1, P1] 6 times; rpt from * to end [90 sts]
Rnd 15: *K1, M1P, [K1, P1] 7 times; rpt from * to end [96 sts]
Body
Next Rnd: *K1, P1; rpt from * to end
Repeat this round, forming 1 x 1 ribbing, until Hat measures approximately 6 [7, 8, 9] in/15.24 [17.75, 20.25, 23] cm from crown with the ribbing unstretched; 8 [9, 10, 11] in/15.25 [17.75, 25.5, 28]cm for a folded Brim. Cast-off very loosely. An elastic bind-off is recommended.
Finishing
Weave in all ends. A gentle wash and blocking is recommended.
One of the great things about being a Traveller is that you help people out - you trade skills or items or just do ‘stuff’ as a favour. It’s how commune living works. Money is tight and time has the higher value, so any amount of help is always appreciated and returned.
A friend gave us some great items for our wee baba Aran when we were in Holland, and in return I gifted Hats for her two children. Her daughter was easy - I had a big bag of Hats that she liked, however her son was more difficult.
So I knitted him a beanie, this beanie.
This is a top down ribbed beanie, with notes for adapting for different sizes and gauges. Ideal for adding stripes or a brim. A great, quick knit!
The Hat in the photos isn’t the original Hat, it’s a reknit for Mr Tom.. ‘cos he needed another Hat for some reason…
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