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Basic Rolled-Brim Beanie
By Carri Hammett Annie's
Copyright © 2015 Annie's
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-1-59012-465-9
CHAPTER 1
This simple hat is the perfect project for knitters who are just beginning their hat-making journey or for anyone wanting a practical, timeless topper.
Skill Level
1 2 3 4 5 6 EASY
Sizes
Small (medium, large) for average child (woman, man)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 18 (20, 22) inches
Height: 9½ (10½, 11¼) inches
Materials
• Cascade Yarns 220 Superwash (worsted weight; 100% superwash wool; 220 yds/100g per ball): 1 ball straw #870
• Size 7 (4.5mm) double-point (set of 5) and 16-inch circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers, 1 in CC for beg of rnd
Gauge
20 sts and 28 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Pattern Note
Change to double-point needles when necessary.
Hat
Body
With circular needle, cast on 90 (100, 110) sts; mark beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist sts.
Work in St st (knit all rnds) until piece measures 6¾ (7¼, 7¾) inches (unrolled) and on last rnd, dec 2 (4, 6) sts evenly around — 88 (96, 104) sts.
Crown
Set-up rnd: *K9 (10, 11), k2tog, pm; rep from * around — 80 (88, 96) sts.
Knit 1 rnd.
Dec rnd: *Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; rep from * around — 72 (80, 88) sts.
Rep Dec rnd [every other rnd] 8 (9, 10) times, removing all markers on last rnd — 8 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a tail at least 10 inches long. Thread tail through rem sts and pull tight to close hole in top of hat. Weave in tail on WS.
Weave in all other ends. Lightly steam-block.
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