A beautiful stylish beanie, knitted in a simple slip-stitch pattern.

The result is a dense but light beanie that will keep you warm and cosy when you are out and about.

Finished measurements: Beanie circumference (unstretched): 52cm/ 20 ½ in; length from brim to crown: 25cm/ 9 ¾ in

Yarn: DK weight

Materials used: 1 skein of Iolair Yarn Easdale (70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 225m /246yds/ 100g) or use any DK yarn as substitute; shown in colour howlite

Gauge: 21 sts & 32 rows = 10cm/ 4” in pattern stitch, unblocked

Needles: Gauge-size circular needle; gauge-size needle of your preferred type to knit the crown with
For reference: A 4mm/ US 6 size circular needle (40cm/ 16”] length) was used for main beanie and 4mm/ US 6 size double pointed needles were used to knit the crown.

Construction Notes: The beanie is knitted in the round with a simple slip-stitch pattern. Both written and chartered instructions are provided.