Anko is a beanie style hat with a double-layered brim, where you have the option of inserting some elastic, helping to keep things snug. The top features a covered button.

SIZES
1 (2, 3, 4)
Finished circumference (unstretched): 47 (51, 54, 57)cm / 18½ (20, 21¼, 22½) inches ~ to be worn with approximately 2.5- 7.5cm / 1-3 inches negative ease for a snug fit.

Fabio has a head circumference of 60cm / 24 inches and is wearing size 3 in Cardinal.
Rin has a head circumference of 60cm / 24 inches and is wearing size 3 in Gravel.
Jan has a head circumference of 58.5cm / 23 inches and is wearing size 2 in Sand.

YARN
Recommended Yarn
Estelle ECO SHETLAND WORSTED (100% organic Shetland wool; 275m / 300yds per 100g / 4oz)

Yarn Amounts
1 skein

Or approximately
165 (180, 190, 210)m / 180 (195, 210, 230) yds of a worsted-weight yarn

Yarn Substitution
Choose a wool or wool blend worsted-weight yarn that is smooth and comfortable to wear. Idea: Cascade 220

NEEDLES
• 4.5mm / US 7 40cm / 16 inch circular needle, AND needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round.
• 3.25mm / US 4 40cm / 16 inch needles, any style for making the button cover (2 DPNs recommended. Short circular or straight needles would work as well)
• Crochet hook in approximately size 4.5mm for crochet provisional cast-on
• Spare 40cm / 16 inch circular needle in size 4.5mm / US 7 or smaller for joining brim

Always use a needle size that will result in the correct gauge after blocking.

GAUGE (after blocking)
18 stitches and 28 rounds = 10cm / 4 inches on 4.5mm / US 7 needles in Stockinette stitch

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS
• Smooth waste yarn for crochet provisional cast-on
• 6 stitch markers, one being unique to mark beginning of round
• Yarn needle
• 1 button, approximately 15mm / ½ inch diameter
• Flat sewing elastic (often used for waistbands, etc), approximately 2.5- 5cm / 1- 2 inches in width, and 47 (51, 54)cm / 18½ (20, 21¼) inches in length (optional, see NOTES)

NOTES
~ Cap is worked from the bottom up beginning with a provisional cast on. First, the brim is worked in the round, and then is folded in half to create a double layered brim. The crown is then shaped with decreases.

~ A covered button is sewn to the centre of the cap crown simply for decoration. It is optional, but recommended to give this hat a unique detail.

~ This cap is meant to be worn just above the ears. Choose a size that is slightly smaller than your head circumference.

~ The pattern includes the option of inserting a piece of flat sewing elastic into the brim of the cap to keep it snug against the head and prevent it from stretching out over time. For this purpose, choose a lightweight sewing elastic such as a knitted or braided type with a lot of stretch, that is about 3-4cm / 1¼-1½ inches in width. Woven or non-roll elastic have not been tested with this design and are not recommended.