This beanie is knit seamlessly in the round, featuring a cozy double knit brim and a playful checkerboard pattern. The geometric design provides a double layer of warmth as the stranded knitting technique creates a thicker warmer fabric to keep out the chill. A variety of sizes are available suitable for the whole family.

Sizes: S (M) L (XL) which corresponds to baby (toddler) child or adult S (adult large)

Measurements:
Width: 8 (8.75) 9.5 (10.5)” 20 (22) 24 (27)cm measured at the widest point of the beanie flat
Length: 7 (7.75) 8.25 (9)” 18 (20) 21 (23)cm bottom of brim to top of crown

Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rounds = 4 x 4” 10 x 10cm measured over stranded colorwork pattern worked in the round on US 7, 4.5mm needles blocked. Work in stockinette stitch until gauge swatch measures at least 4 x 4” 10 x 10cm.

Needle Size: US 7, 4.5mm 16” circular needles for the brim and body
Optional: US 7, 4.5mm DPNs for the crown of the hat

Yarn: MC - Rowan Yarns Kid Classic in color Drought 876 153yds / 140m / 50g per skein 70 (85) 105 (120) yds / 65 (80) 95 (110)m / 20 (30) 35 (40)g
CC – Rowan Yarns Kid Classic in color Pumice 888 50 (60) 75 (100)yds / 45 (55) 70 (90)m / 15 (20) 25 (30)g

Notions: 1 stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors, measuring tape

All measurements and yardages are approximations and are rounded