Say hello to the Nexus Headband and Brim Beanie. This pattern offers a choice of five different yarn weights: Aran/Worsted, Light Chunky, Chunky, Light Super Chunky and Super Chunky and is written for using two contrasting colours. Instructions are also given for reversing how these colours are used, or you can work with a single colour too! You can choose between a ribbed or garter edge for the headband and go on to make the brim beanie which has a beautiful fit.

The clever little stitch that forms the heart of the Nexus is worked over two stitches and four rounds so size is easily adapted. It is a pleasure to work and easily memorable.

Skill Level ~
Adventurous beginner with video tutorials for every step.

Finished Size ~
to fit an adult head circumference of 56 cm/22”.
Headband:
Ribbed - approximately 23 cm/9” wide by 11.5 cm/4.5” tall.
Garter - approximately 23 cm/9” wide by 10 cm/4” tall.
Brim Beanie: approximately 23 cm/9” wide by 21.5 cm/8.5” tall.

Techniques ~
Long tail or German Twisted cast on
Knit
Purl
Slip stitches
Dip stitches
Decreasing
Closing top
Weaving in ends

Materials/Tools ~
Yarn in chosen weight
40cm/16” circular needles and DPNs in size required for your chosen yarn weight
Stitch marker
Darning needle
Pom–pom and tag as desired

Yarn ~ for ribbed version, garter version and brim beanie;

Aran/Worsted:
MC ~ 37 m/40 yds CC ~ 38 m/42 yds
MC ~ 38 m/40 yds CC ~ 39 m/42 yds
Light Chunky:
MC ~ 32 m/35 yds; CC ~ 35 m/38 yds
MC ~ 34 m/37 yds; CC ~ 35 m/38 yds
Chunky:
MC ~ 30 m/33 yds; CC ~ 29 m/32 yds
MC ~ 31 m/34 yds; CC ~ 29 m/32 yds
Light Super Chunky:
MC ~ 28 m/31 yds; 24 m/CC ~ 26 yds
MC ~ 30 m/33 yds; 24 m/CC ~ 26 yds
Super Chunky:
MC ~ 27 m/29 yds; CC ~ 22 m/24 yds
MC ~ 29 m/32 yds; CC ~ 22 m/24 yds
Additional amount for adult brim beanie:
Aran/Worsted: 39 m/43 yds
Light Chunky: 34 m/37 yds
Chunky: 33 m/36 yds
Light Super Chunky: 32 m/35 yds
Super Chunky: 29 m/32 yds

Recommended yarns include ~

Aran/Worsted ~ Malabrigo Rios, Juniper Moon Farm Moonstone
Light Chunky ~ Malabrigo Mecha, We are Knitters The Petite Wool
Chunky ~ Malabrigo Chunky, Manos del Uruguay Cardo
Light Super Chunky ~ Malabrigo Noventa, Manos del Uruguay Franca
Super Chunky ~ Malabrigo Rasta, Baah Yarn Mammoth

Gauge ~

It is important that you check your gauge to ensure your knits are the right size and that the recommended yarn amounts are adequate. You may need to adjust your gauge by changing your needle size accordingly. When choosing which pattern to follow for the yarn you wish to use, you may find it useful to check the WPI (wraps per inch) given below. See here.

Gauge is given in pattern and knitted in the round using the recommended needle size for each yarn weight. Measurements should be taken unstretched and unblocked.

Aran/Worsted ~ 18 sts and 32 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 11
Light Chunky ~ 16 sts and 28 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 10
Chunky ~ 14 sts and 26 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 8
Light Super Chunky ~ 12 sts and 24 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 7
Super Chunky ~ 10 sts and 20 rnds = 10 cm x 10 cm/4” x 4”. WPI - 6

If you’re on Instagram, I’d love it if you could share your creations with me! Please tag @audacious.ewe and use the hashtags #thenexusheadband and #thenexusbrimbeanie. You can also browse the hashtag to see some of the potential variations!

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Kind Regards,

Karysha.