The Short Ribbed Beanie is a knitted beanie with 2x2 ribbing that is customizable to your unique head measurements! The beanie’s length is customizable, so it can be as long or as short as you want, but it designed to sit flush on the top of the head. It will fit everyone’s head like a dream, and the satisfying 2x2 rib design will make you want to pair it with every fall and winter outfit.

Pattern Format:
This pattern is written to be customizable to your exact head measurements. It is designed to fit flush against the top of your head, but the length of the beanie is customizable. There is guidance for getting an above-ear fit and over-the-ear fit, as well as average measurements in case you’re making it as a gift.

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Yarn:
You can use any weight and any size yarn for this pattern!
However, I recommend DK or worsted weight yarn for optimal results.

The recommended yarn for this pattern is Chikan by Sierra Yarn. Get 15% off with code NEWWAVEKNITTING.

Amount of yarn needed:
The amount of yarn you need will depend on your measurements and intended lengths as well as the type of yarn you use. The average yardage needed per weight of yarn for an adult-sized beanie is listed below for your reference:

DK: 130-250 yards
Worsted: 125-225 yards

Materials:
Stitch Markers (4 in one color/design and 1 in another)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape

Gauge:
You can use any gauge! However, it is very important that you gauge swatch and determine your gauge before working this pattern in order to determine how many sts and rows you need to work throughout this pattern to get the exact right fit.

Needles:
You can use any size of needles for this pattern. I recommend using a needle size that creates a nice fabric with the yarn you’ve chosen to work with. Once you determine your main needle size, you will also need one set of needles a size smaller for working the folded brim. Sizing down your needles for the brim will help make it more fitted.

In terms of types of needles, you need:

• 16” circular needles
• double pointed needles (DPNs) OR 36”+ circular needles to use with the magic loop method

Techniques needed (step-by-step instructions AND video references are included for each technique):

• Stockinette in the round
• Decreases
• Folding a brim

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