The Milena beanie is worked bottom up using the magic loop technique. The brim is folded double and knitted together and then folded again when worn, thus making it triple-folded and extra warm. The brim features a stockinette band for a smooth and comfortable feeling against your forehead. The beanie can be made slouchier by knitting a few additional rounds and is finished off with central double decreases for a clean look. The idea of this beanie came to me from my wish to have a matching hat to my Lover mittens, a pattern created by the lovely Milena Pauliina (@milenapauliina on Instagram).

Measurements: Fits head circumference 56-59 cm 22 - 23 1/4 inches
Gauge: 23 sts x 37 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in broken rib stitch after blocking
Suggested needles: 4 mm US 6 / 40 cm 16 inches circular needles, or size to get gauge
Materials:
The pink sample is knitted with 100 g Majo Garn “Fine Merino” in color “Blush” (100% Merino, 175 m 170 yds per 50 g), held together with 50 g Majo Garn “Pearl Mohair” in color “Lilac” (70% Mohair 30% Silk 210 m 229 yds per 25 g)
The navy sample is knitted with 100 g Knitting for Olive “Compatible Cashmere” in color “Navy blue” (100% cashmere, 150 m 164 yds per 25 g) held double, together with 50 g Knitting for Olive “Soft Silk Mohair” in color “Navy blue” (70% Mohair 30% Silk 225 m 246 yds / 25 g)
Skills required: knitting in the round, k2tog, magic loop technique
Notions: 4 removable stitch markers, 1 circular or removable stitch marker (for BOR), tapestry needle, scissors