The Chantal Beanie is worked from the bottom up in the round. It begins with a double-folded brim in 1x1 rib, followed by the main section worked in a slip stitch pattern. The crown is shaped with decreases and can be finished in one of two ways: a twisted crown with six wedges or a classic crown with four wedges, depending on your preference.

• Examples of knitted projects can be found on Instagram under the hashtag #chantalbeanie
• The beige hat in the photo is made with Eco Cashmere Vintage col.104 by Gepard Garn Size 1.
• The green hat in the photo is made with Classic col.543 & Prime col.1180 by Cargiff Cashmere Size 1.

Sizes:
1 (2) 3
The Chantal Beanie is designed with approx. 10 cm 4 in of negative ease. This means the finished hat will be about 10 cm 4 in smaller than your actual head circumference.
Sizes 1 (2) 3 are designed to fit a head circumference of 54–56 (56–58) 58–60 cm 21¼–22 (22–22¾) 22¾–23½ in.

Before you begin, measure your head to determine the correct size. For example, if your head circumference is 57 cm 22½ in, you should knit size 2.
If you are between sizes, choose the size based on how snug or relaxed you prefer your hat to fit.

Finished measurements:
Circumference:
46 (48) 50 cm 18 (19) 19¾ in
Length:
22 (22) 22 cm 8¾ (8¾) 8¾ in

Suggested yarn:
Gepard Garn (worked with single strand throughout the process):
100 (100) 100 g Eco Cashmere Vintage 50 g = 150 m 164 yds.

Cardiff Cashmere (worked with two strands throughout the process):
75 (75) 75 g Classic 25 g = 112 m 122 yds & 25 (25) 25 g Prime 25 g = 300 m 328 yds.

Yarn alternatives:
You can use any combination of yarns, either a single or double strand, that gives a worsted-weight thickness.

Single strand:
Use one strand of 100% wool or a wool blend with approx. 120–130 m 131–142 yds per 50 g to achieve the same gauge.

Cashmere options can be slightly finer, around 140–150 m 153–164 yds per 50 g.

Double strand:
Combine one strand of DK-weight wool (175–200 m / 191–219 yds per 50 g) with a lace-weight yarn (200–300 m / 219–328 yds per 25 g) such as silk mohair or alpaca to reach the same worsted-weight thickness.

Needles:
Circular needles:
3 mm US 2½ 40 cm 16 in.
3.5 mm US 4 40 cm 16 in.

Double-pointed needles or long circular needles for the Magic Loop technique:
3.5 mm US 4.

Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.

Gauge:
After washing and blocking:
26 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in slip stitch pattern on 3.5 mm US 4 needles.
26 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 in in 1x1 rib on 3 mm US 2½ needles.

Please make sure to knit a swatch. Ensure that your swatch gauge matches the given one. If you cannot achieve the required gauge using the suggested needles, adjust your needle size to reach the correct gauge.

Difficulty:
EXPERIENCED BEGINNER
★★☆☆☆
You can read more about the difficulty levels here.