The Duggari beanie is worked in the same stitch as the sailors-of-the-past style Duggari sweater (our most popular pattern). The stitch is simple and quickly learned, and it gives the fabric a texture that keeps the knitting interesting.

The rib is deep and turns up, so it sits double over the ears. It is quick to knit, and the texture makes far more of an impression than it asks of you.

How it is worked
Worked in the round from the crown down. The texture runs the whole way, and the ribbing is worked last, on a finer needle. Nothing to seam at the end. An Italian bind-off gives a softer edge, though it is not required.

Sizes and finished measurements
Four children’s sizes: 2–3 · 4–6 · 7–9 · 10–12 years
Beanie length, with turn-up 20 · 21 · 22 · 23 cm (7¾ · 8¼ · 8⅝ · 9 in)
For head circumference 48–51 · 51–53 · 53–54 · 54–56 cm (19–20 · 20–20¾ · 20¾–21¼ · 21½–22 in)

Gauge
22 stitches and 28 rounds in stocking stitch = 10 × 10 cm (4 × 4 in)

Yarn
DK weight (CYC 3 Light), or any yarn that knits to gauge.
Quantity 100 · 100 · 100 · 100 g
In Drops Merino Extra Fine (50 g = 105 m / 115 yd) 2 · 2 · 2 · 2 balls
The beanie shown is worked in Merino Extra Fine from Drops, colour 49. yarnsub.com is useful if you would like to compare substitutes.
Yarn quantities are a close estimate — we all knit a little differently.

Needles and notions

• 3 mm US 2½ and 4 mm US 6 short circulars and double-pointed needles, or the size that gives you the right gauge — long circulars in both sizes if you prefer the magic loop technique
• Stitch markers, including a beginning-of-round marker
• Darning needle, measuring tape and scissors

Techniques used
Casting on, knitting and purling in the round, and binding off — an Italian bind-off if you like it. Increases to the right and left. A texture pattern worked from a chart.

Difficulty
2 of 5.

The pattern includes written instructions, a chart and links to video tutorials.

Also available: the Duggari Junior Mittens and Cowl, or all three together in the Duggari Junior Winter Set.