A stockinette beanie with a 1x1 rib brim knit in the round from the bottom up. Stockinette ears, I-cord straps, and pompoms.

This pattern is offered free for personal use and for small‑scale handknit makers, with a suggested free-will donation to organizations, efforts, and crowdfunding opportunities through Stand With Minnesota.

Wear in love of your neighbor and resistance to fascism.

Skill level: Adventurous Beginner

Techniques: Knitting in the round, increases, decreases, I‑cord, simple seaming

Construction: Hat worked in the round; crown shaped with decreases; ears, I-cord, and pompoms knit/made separately and sewn on

Sizes: Child (Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)

Head circumference: 18.5 (20, 21, 23)

Gauge: 5 sts per inch on US 6 needles

Materials:
DK yarn
Main Color (MC): Light blue, 200 yards
Contrast Color (CC): white, 100 yards

Needles
US 6 (4 mm) circular, 16 in
US 6 (4 mm) double‑pointed needles for crown and I‑cord
or size to achieve gauge

Notions
Stitch markers (at least 8)
Tapestry needle
Pompom maker or cardboard templates
Small amount of stuffing (optional) for ears