Venice Simple Chunky Beanie

A really simple chunky beanie hat pattern that can be worked flat on two needles or in the round. Sized from toddler to large adult.

SIZES

To fit head circumference

Age 2-10 (S, M, L)

50 (54.5, 58, 63)cm

19½ (21¾, 22½, 23½)in

Actual hat circumference

44.5 (49, 53, 58)cm

17½ (19¼, 21, 22¾)in

Length Crown to Hem

18.5 (21.5, 22.5, 25.5)cm

7¼ (8½, 9, 10)in

YARN

Rowan Drift (100% Merino Wool; 100g/80m/87yds)

Approx 47g (58g: 62g: 70g: 84g) of Shore (908).

Edit - Rowan Drift has been discontinued since this pattern was published. Suggested yarn substitutions (same quantity) : Rowan Big Wool (100% Merino Wool; 100g/80m/87yds) OR Rowan Big Wool Colour (100% Merino Wool; 100g/80m/ 87yds)

NEEDLES AND NOTIONS

To work on straight needles

1 pair 10mm (UK 000/US 15) knitting needles.

To work in the round

1 pair 10mm (UK 000/US 15) circular needles, 40cm (16in) long

(or 80cm long, if using Magic Loop method)

A set of 10mm (UK 000/US 15) double pointed needles (DPNs) for decreasing the crown (not necessary if using Magic Loop method)

Stitch marker

TENSION

9 sts and 14 rows/rounds to 10cm (4in) in st st using 10mm (UK 000/US 15) needles