The Serena Beanie is named after the essence of serenity itself. It’s a testament to the calming power of knitting and the importance of “Me Time”.
The beanie may appear deceptively simple at first glance, with its classic ribbed design, but there’s a unique twist. Judy’s Magic Cast-on has been incorporated to start this beanie from the center, making it possible for you to customize the length of the hat.
Starting from the center and working your way up to shape the crown, you’ll find where the magic happens: once the top is complete, you continue knitting from the center downwards. This ingenious technique allows you to customize the fit as you go, ensuring that your Serena Beanie will be a perfect, snug companion on your chilly adventures.
Serenity isn’t just a state of mind; it’s something you can create with your own two hands.
So, wrap yourself in the tranquility of this knitting project and relish those precious moments of self-care and creativity during the colder seasons.
The matching scarf, the Serena Scarf, is available as a separate pattern.

Sizes:
(A, B)(C, D, E)

Intended for head circumferences of:
(45.5, 50)(54.5, 59, 63.5) cm / (17.5, 19.5)(21.5, 23, 25)”

Approx. age group:
(Baby, Toddlers/Kids) (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Please choose a size based on the actual head circumference!

Recommended Yarn:
Merino by Knitting for Olive (250 m/50 g, 273 yds/1.76 oz, Light Fingering) held double
or
Merino by Knitting for Olive (250 m/50 g, 273 yds/1.76 oz, Light Fingering) held with
Soft Silk Mohair by Knitting for Olive (225 m/50 g, 246 yds/1.76 oz, Lace)

Yardage:
(342, 417) (493, 582, 679) m / (374, 455) (539, 636, 741) yds
Note: The stated yardages here are based on the instructions in the pattern. Since the length is customizable, please keep in mind that changing the length will also change yardage requirements!
Second note: If you’re knitting with a strand of merino and mohair, you will only need half the stated amount per quality. So, for example for size A you would need 171m/187yds for the merino strand and the same amount for the mohair strand.

Gauge:
25 sts x 29 rounds = 10 x 10 cm / 4 x 4” on 4 mm (US 6) needles,
worked in rounds in 1x1 rib stitch, measured after blocking.

1x1 rib stitch over a multiple of two sts:
K1, p1 and repeat until the end of the round.

Needles and notions:
● Two 4 mm (US 6) circular knitting needles (if possible, with an 80 and 100 cm / 32 and 40” cable) or size needed to achieve gauge.
You’re working with the Magic Loop method. If you don’t like working with this method I recommend working with a 40 cm / 16” cable.
● 4 removable stitch markers (one in a different color to mark the BOR)
● Leftovers yarn/cables/knitting cords to place stitches on hold
● Tapestry needle to weave in ends