The Liisi Beanie is a felted beanie worked from the bottom up in the round. The hat starts with a ribbed brim and continues in stockinette stitch before being shaped at the crown with gradual decreases. The finished beanie is felted in the washing machine, resulting in a sturdy, warm fabric and a timeless silhouette.

Sizes:
(XXS) XS (S) M (L) XL

Measurements:
Head circumference: (50–52) 52–54 (54–56) 56–58 (58–60) 60–62 cm
(19,75–20,5) 20,5–21,25 (21,25–22) 22–22,75 (22,75–23,5) 23,5–24,5 inches

Gauge:
12 sts x 16 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) stockinette on 8 mm (US11) needles before felting
15 sts x 26 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm (4 x 4 inches) stockinette on 8 mm (US11) needles after washing and felting

Needles:
8 mm (US11) circular, 40 cm (16 inches) and 8 mm (US11) double pointed needles
7 mm (US10,5) circular, 40 cm (16 inches)

Yarn:
Drops Snow (100% wool, 50g = 50 m)
(200) 200 (200) 250 (250) 250 g Drops Snow

You may use any 100% wool yarn (non-superwash) that matches the gauge.

Notions
A tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, and a small towel to add friction during the felting process.

Skill level
Beginner

Techniques
Long tail cast on, decreases (k2tog and ssk), knit and purl stitches