One of a quartet of hats knitted for Endsend’s birthday. (He reports back that he is very thrilled with them.) I never wear beanies, so this was a great way of getting to play with really cool patterns and not feel guilty about failing to wear them.

• Used the Prime Alpaca held double, and worked the brim ribbing on a US4 to keep it from pulling out of shape too much. 22 rnds for the brim, approx 3 in/7 cm.