I fell in love with this next colorway in the Madelinetosh Zodiac collection. It spoke to me and the design came fairly quickly. The name for this pattern however was a real brain stumper. It wasn’t until after completing the photoshoot that the name came to me. Out of all the beanies the lovely Ann Ethington modeled for me that day, this one spoke the most to her. Ann’s smile just became more vibrant and joyful. As she has worked as a mermaid in the past (best mermaid ever in my opinion) and requested to keep the beanie “For the Mermaid” fit perfectly.

Size 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) - Intended to be worn with 4-6 inches / 10-15 cm of negative ease. When choosing a size, it is recommended to choose based on the finished dimensions that is 4-6 inches smaller than the intended wearer’s head measurements. Sample measures 16 inches and is worn on a head with a circumference of 21.5 inches.

Finished Dimensions
14 (16, 18, 20, 22) inches / 35.5 (40.5, 45.5, 51, 56) cm in circumference.
7 (8, 8, 8.5, 8.5) inches / 18 (20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 21.5) cm in height.

Recommended Yarn
Madelintosh Tosh Vintage - JBW Exclusive: Piseces Speckles. 100% Superwash Merino Wool, Worsted Weight, 200 yds. 100 grams 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skeins.

Or Approximately 124, 166, 187, 223, 245) yards / 113 (152, 171, 204, 224) meters of Worsted Weight Superwash yarn.

Recommended Needles
US 6 (4.0mm) and US 7 (4.5mm) preferred method for working with small circumferences: 16 inch, double point, magic loop.
Or sizes needed to meet gauge.

Notions
Stitch markers and tapestry needle.

Gauge
24 stiches by 30 rounds equals 4x4 inch / 10x10 c in Tiny Scales pattern in the round on larger needles.

This pattern has been tech edited and throughly tested. Tech Edited by Melinda of RhyFlowerKnits