This Tiny Braided Beanie is the perfect hat for the colder winter months. The braids create a tight pattern that hugs the head. The hat is shown in We Are Knitters The Petite Wool, but any yarn of any weight should work. The directions are easy to adapt to a different gauge or size, if desired.

Finished Measurements
Circumference - 23”
Length from brim to crown - 8.5”

Yarn
95 yards of bulky weight yarn (roughly 100yds per 100g)
Hat shown in We Are Knitters The Petite Wool, Spotted Black

Knitting Needles and Notions
Size 10 (6 mm) 24” circular needles
Size 8 (5 mm) 24” circular needles
Or size to obtain gauge
Optional: Size 10 (6 mm) double pointed (DP) needles
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle

Gauge
12 st and 16 rows = 4” in St st

Notation
st(s): stitch(es)
k: knit
p: purl
ssk: slip slip knit
2/2 RC: two over two right cross
2/2 LC: two over two left cross
k2tog: knit two together
p2tog: purl two together
dec(‘d): decrease(d)