The Branches Beanie is an eyelet lace beanie that knits up quickly in worsted weight yarn. Pattern includes some written instructions and chart for the lace motif. Beginner friendly.

Yarn & Yardage
Worsted weight yarn: approx. 125 yards / 114 meters

Sizing
One size: fits average adult woman (head circumference of approx. 21-23” / 53 – 58 cm)

Finished hat measures 9.5” / 24 cm wide at base, 10” / 25.4 cm tall

Needles & Gauge
• US 6 / 4.0mm 16” circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge of 6 stitches and 7 rows per 1 inch / 2.5 cm square in stockinette stitch
• US 8 / 5.0 16” circular needles and double pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge of 5 stitches and 5.5 rows per 1 inch / 2.5 cm square in stockinette stitch

Notions
Stitch markers, yarn needle, pom-pom (optional)

Techniques
Knitting in the round, reading lace charts, yarn over, ssk, k2tog