The Marshmallow Madcap is a worsted weight beanie with a slip stitch side detail that provides just the right mix of vanilla knitting and something to keep you interested and wanting to knit one more row. Wear it slouchy or fold up the ribbing for a more fitted look!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn or any yarn with which you can match gauge Sample used Malabrigo Yarn Rios in Marte (210 yds / 100 g)
• US 7 / 4.5 mm needles (or needle size required to meet gauge) in your preference for small circumference knitting Note: If you prefer a tighter brim, knit the ribbing in a needle one size down from the needle you used to obtain gauge.
• 8 stitch markers (one distinct to mark BOR, three to mark side detail, and four to mark crown decreases)
• Darning needle

Gauge

20 stitches and 32 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette worked in the round, blocked on US 7 / 4.5 mm needle

Sizing

1, 2, 3 (4, 5, 6) with a finished circumference of 11, 13, 14.5 (16, 17.5, 19)” / 28, 33, 37 (41, 44, 48) cm

Meant to be worn with 3-5” / 7.5-12.5 cm of negative ease

Yardage

55, 77, 100 (120, 142, 165) yds / 50, 71, 92 (110, 130, 151) m

Construction

Hat is constructed bottom-up, beginning with a ribbed brim. After the body of the hat is worked, decreases are begun for the crown shaping. Stitches are cinched together to finish off the top of the hat.

Sharing

I would love to see your completed beanie! Make sure to tag @blametheknots on Instagram and use #dashingrowsbeanie!

Pattern Support

If you find an error or have a question, please email mc@blametheknots.com.

Pattern Use Disclaimer

You are welcome to sell finished items made from this pattern—handmade by you in small quantities. However, this pattern itself is for personal use only. Please do not share, sell, or distribute the pattern in any form. Thank you for respecting my work!

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