68°N Chunky Beanie by M1R KNIT

68°N Chunky Beanie

Knitting
January 2025
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
8 stitches and 12 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 13 - 9.0 mm
88 - 100 yards (80 - 91 m)
18" (45.75 cm) and 20" (51 cm)
English
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A seamless, bottom-up beanie in super-bulky yarn. Two adult sizes for a snug, negative-ease fit.

Design Features

  • Classic fisherman’s-cap silhouette
  • 2×2 ribbed brim for secure fit
  • Stockinette body for a smooth finish
  • Traditional crown decreases for a rounded top
  • Two sizes: 45.75 cm (18”) or 51 cm (20”) circumference

Construction & Techniques

  • Worked in the round on 9 mm (US 13) needles
  • Seamless; bottom-up construction
  • Basic decreases for crown shaping
  • Suitable for magic-loop or DPNs

Materials & Specifications

  • Super-bulky weight 100% wool
  • 140 g (≈160 yd / 146 m) yarn
  • Sample in Knomad’s Tundra (Andean Highland Wool)

Gauge

8 sts × 12 rnds = 10 cm (4”)

Finished Dimensions

  • Circumference: 45.75 cm (18”) or 51 cm (20”)
  • Total length: 26.5 cm (10.5”)
  • Ribbing: 7.5 cm (3”)
  • Body to crown start: 12.5 cm (5”)
  • Crown height: 6.5 cm (2.5”)

Skill Level

  • Confident beginner
  • Able to knit in the round, work ribbing, and perform basic decreases

Recommended For

  • Cold-weather wear
  • Quick gift projects
  • Knitters who prefer minimalist, functional accessories

Care Instructions

  • Hand wash cool with wool soap
  • Lay flat to dry
  • Lightly block to maintain shape

Support
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