The Michigander Beanie was born from the idea of a classic hunters hat. I wanted to create something practical and simple, yet refined. This hat features a deep, one color brioche brim that offers added warmth and comfort for all of the chilly adventures you may embark on. Simple stockinette is worked on the crown of the hat, with tidy, evenly spaced decreases at four points that create a perfectly round and close fitting finish. Worked up in worsted weight yarn, the Michigander Beanie is a quick knit, available in 5 sizes for all of the knit-worthy people in your life.

This hat is the perfect project for a first time brioche knitter but is also enjoyable to knit for knitters of all skill levels.

SIZE: baby (toddler, child) adult sm/med, adult l/xl to fit head circumference of 14”-16” (16”-18”, 18”-20”) 20”-22”, 22”-24”/35.5-41 (41-45.5, 45.5-53) 53-61 cm

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: height: 5.25 (5.75, 7) 8.5, 9”/13.5 (15, 18) 21.5, 23 cm
width: 6.5 (7.5, 8.75) 10, 11”/16.5 (19, 22) 25.5, 28 cm

NEEDLES: US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circulars
US 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circulars and DPNS or long cable for magic loop

GAUGE: US 5 in brioche-16 st x 21 rows = 4”x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm) note: 2 worked rounds are counted as 1 row. Count knit stitch column for row gauge.
US 7 in stockinette-19 st x 24 rows = 4”x 4” (10 cm x 10 cm)

YARN: approx. 55 (60, 65) 85, 95 g/ 113 (123,130) 175, 195 yrds of worsted weight yarn. (There is a bit of a buffer added into the yarn requirements)

This pattern celebrates Michigan yarns, mills and dyers. The pattern includes information on my favorite Michigan sourced yarn. I would also encourage you to seek out local-to-you fiber and dyers.