The Bainbridge Beanie uses a simple 1x1 broken rib texture, which gives you the look of a ribbed beanie with half the effort! You only need to work 1x1 ribbing every other rnd, while the alternating rnds are simply knit. This makes for a delightfully squishy beanie with a beautiful texture.

This pattern comes in 7 sizes, ranging from baby to adult xl. You can adjust the length as desired, and you can also choose whether to go brimless or add a folded brim! The optional folded brim is worked inside out so that, once folded, it stays in pattern with the rest of the beanie.

This pattern has been tech-edited and tested.

YARN

TWO STRANDS:
Salty Blonde Fibers 2-ply Sock
80% Superwash Merino / 20% Nylon (Fingering Weight ) 400 yds (366 m) / 100 g;
130 (160, 190, 209) (242, 267, 284) yds
119 (147, 173, 192) (221, 244, 259) m
32 (40, 47, 52) (60, 67, 71) g
1 skein in Railroad Glass
Held with:
Fyberspates Cumulus
74% Baby Suri Alpaca, 26% Mulberry Silk (Lace Weight) 164 yds (150 m) / 25 g
127 (157, 186, 205) (237, 261, 278) yds
116 (143, 170, 187) (217, 239, 254) m
19 (24, 28, 31) (36, 40, 42) g
1 (1, 2, 2) (2, 2, 2) balls in Thistle

SINGLE STRAND:
Meeker Street Olive’s Outerwear
100% Superwash Merino (DK Weight ) 280 yds (220 m) / 115 g
144 (172, 199, 224) (255, 286, 310) yds
131 (157, 182, 205) (233, 262, 283) m
59 (71, 82, 92) (105, 118, 127) g
1 (1, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2) skein(s) in Hot Kiss

A 10% margin has been added to yarn estimates to ensure you don’t run out of yarn. Note: adding more length will affect your final yarn use.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
• US 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles and preferred needles for small circumference knitting, or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers (including a unique BoR M), tapestry needle

GAUGE
22.5 sts x 40 rounds in broken rib pattern = 4 x 4 in (10 x 10 cm) after blocking

SIZES
Sizes: 1/Baby (2/Toddler, 3/Child, 4/Adult S) (5/Adult M, 6/Adult L, 7/Adult XL)
Finished Circumference: 12.75 (14.25, 15.75, 17) (18.5, 20, 21.25) in 32.5 (36, 40, 43) (47, 51, 54) cm
Actual Head Circumference: 16.75 (18.25, 19.75, 21) (22.5, 24, 25.25) in 42.5 (46.5, 50, 53.5) (57, 61, 64) cm
Height (folded brim/single-layer brim): 7.25 (8.25, 8.75, 9.25) (9.75, 10.25, 10.25) in 18.5 (21, 22, 23.5) (25, 26, 26) cm
Height (unfolded brim): 9.25 (10.5, 11, 11.75) (12.25, 13, 13) in 23.5 (26.5, 28, 30) (31, 33, 33) cm

This beanie is meant to fit with approximately 4 in (10 cm) of negative ease. This is modeled in an Adult S with 4 in (10 cm) of negative ease.