Pay What Works: Inspired by the models of other designers that I trust and respect, I’m now offering a “Pay What Works” model. I like this model because it accurately reflects the pride that I take in all of my designs and the effort that I put into them, while staying true to my heart: that knitting should be accessible to everyone, no matter what their current life situation.

I’m offering coupon codes to let you “choose your price” for this pattern. Each of these codes will adjust the cost of the pattern to the final cost listed below (the cost listed is what you pay, not the discount amount). Please choose a price that you feel represents my work, but that also allows you to take joy in knitting this pattern without stress or financial burden.

NORICHAN1 - $6.00

NORICHAN2 - $7.20

NORICHAN3 - $9.60

NO CODE - $12.00

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Reiko is made up of various textures including garter stitch, a broken rib, and cables to make up a comfy beanie. The garter brim features some simple wrap and turn style short rows for a little added fun. Happy knitting!

Materials
Yarn
NanoStitch Lab Kinetic DK (231yds (211m)/100g; 100% super wash Merino wool), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s). Modeled in Particle Accelerator
Or
142 (177, 212, 248) yds (130 (162, 194, 227)m) of DK weight yarn.
Note about yardage: I have buffered in some extra yardage, so the largest size may be possible with 1 skein, but differences in gauge may cause you to need closer to the amount listed.

Needles
US 5 3.75mm - 16” circular
US 7 4.5mm - 16” circular and DPNs
Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions
10 stitch markers (with one being unique to indicate BOR), cable needle, tapestry needle, pom pom (optional)

Gauge
20 sts x 32 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in Stitch Pattern A, on larger needles, in the round, post-blocking.
20.5sts x 33 rows = 4” x 4” (10cm x 10cm) in Stitch Pattern A, on larger needles, in the round, pre-blocking.

Sizes
XS (S, M, L)
18 (20, 22, 24)” (45.7 (50.8, 55.9, 61)cm)
Model is wearing a S with ~21” head circumference.

Finished dimensions
18 (20, 22, 24)” (45.7 (50.8, 55.9, 61)cm) at widest circumference
8.5 (8.75, 8.75, 8.75)” (21.6 (22.2, 22.2, 22.2)cm) height (roughly, as the front of the brim is taller than the back).

This pattern was tech edited by Jessica Schwab.