Such an interesting yet easy pattern! This pattern begins with an I-cord cast on - it’s become a favourite since it provides such a lovely finished edge!

The dense lace pattern for the hat sits atop rows of 1x1 ribbing. Crown decreases are worked very quickly for a slightly gathered effect.

Sizes
(designed with 1 – 2” / 2.5 – 5 cm of negative ease)

Sizing Chart (inches)
Band Circumference: 15 / 17 / 19 / 21
To fit head: 16 -17 / 18 -19 / 20 - 21 / 22 - 23
Beanie Height: 5 ¾ / 6 ¼ / 7 ½ / 8 ¼
Slouch Height: 7 / 8 ¼ / 10 / 11 ¼

Sizing Chart (metric)
Band Circumference: 38/43/48.5/53.5
To fit head: 40.5-43/45.5-48.5/51-53.5/56-58.5
Beanie Height: 14.5/16/19/21
Slouch Height: 18/21/25.5/28.5

Yarn Requirements
Beanie: 95 (120, 160, 200) yds / 87(110, 146, 183) m
Slouch: 120 (150, 225, 285) yds / 110(137, 206, 260) m worsted weight yarn;
Model used: 1 (1, 1, 2) balls (Beanie) / 1 (1, 2, 2) balls (Slouch) of Bernat Satin (163 yds / 149 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g ball; 100% acrylic) in Sea Shell.

Needles
Circulars16” / 40 cm
5 mm / US 8
4.5 mm / US 7
Set of 4 dpn
5 mm / US 8
Adjust needle size as required to obtain the correct gauge.

Gauge
19 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette stitch using larger needles

Notions
1 stitch marker; yarn needle

Method
Knit in round from band up

Skills
K2tog, ssk, yo, double central decrease

Stitch patterns are both charted and written out.