The Design

“Easy-going topper.”

Our most Basic Beanie has just the right amount of easy-going charm with a casually rolled brim and those familiar, swirling decreases at the crown. It’s a free pattern, so all you need to do is pick a color. Up to you!

We knit this Basic Beanie in Rowan . In this yarn, the coolness of cotton is blended with clouds of downy yak fiber. Due to its touch of nylon and the chainette construction, it knits into a gently springy fabric (with a lovely drape after a nice rinse). The cotton and yak fibers absorb color differently, so the palette is made up of pretty shades and slight mélange effects. And it’s durable, washable, and oh-so-soft!

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The Details

FINISHED SIZES
Adult Medium (Adult Large): Approx. 18 (20)"/46 (51)cm around x 91⁄2"/24cm deep.
Note: Hat will stretch to fit head 2–4"/5–10cm larger than finished circumference. To adjust size, cast on a multiple of 5 sts.

YARN
2 skeins (148 yds/135m each). Or approx. 296 yds/270m of an equivalent DK-weight yarn.

Sample shown in color 239 Plateau.

NEEDLES & NOTIONS
US 7 (4.5mm) 16"/40cm circular and double-point needles, or size to obtain gauge.
US 6 (4mm) 16"/40cm circular needle, or one size smaller than gauge needle.
5 stitch markers, 1 in a contrast color.
Darning needle to finish.

GAUGE
Approx. 22 sts = 4"/10cm in stockinette stitch, after blocking.