Construction: The Beacon Hat was the 2021 New Year’s free pattern knit in super-bulky weight yarn (link to original Beacon Hat). This new worsted weight version has a deep ribbed brim intended to be folded over for extra warmth. It keeps the staggered cable pattern but creates a much lighter weight hat. Whether you knit the original in super bulky or this worsted weight version, this pattern is a cozy, fun winter hat.

Skill level: Intermediate
Skills needed: Knitting and purling in the round, basic cables, left twists, ssk and k2tog decreases

Size: Adult
Circumference: 18” (45 cm) flat (stretches to fit 21”-22” 53-56 cm head circumference)
Height: 8” with brim folded, 11 1/2” with brim unfolded
Gauge: 21 sts by 18 rows per 4” (10 cm) in staggered cable pattern knit in the round

Materials:

• US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular needles, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle.
• US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” circular needles and set of double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
• 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, preferably a wool or wool-blend
• Stitch Marker
• Yarn needle
• Scissors