Hansmire by Jared Flood

Description

This pattern is available on Ravelry.

This simple cap is a great place to start when building out your full family wardrobe! Hansmire comfortably hugs your head in an elastic 1×1 rib, finishing with a crown thats both playful and polished. Knit one up in Imbue Sports worsted-spun melty Merino wool or Tones Lights woolen-spun Columbia for a cozy staple that can be worn as a slouchy beanie or watchcap.

Construction

Hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Dimensions

baby (child, adult)

Circumference: 13 (15, 17) [33 (38, 43) cm] unstretched

Length: 8 (9, 11) [20.5 (23, 28) cm]

Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Imbue Sport 100% American Merino Wool (190 yards / 175 meters per 50g skein)

1 (2, 2) skeins
Photographed in color Cloak (Adult)
OR

Brooklyn Tweed Tones Light 100% American Columbia Wool (225 yards / 206 meters per 50g skein)

1 (1, 2) skeins
Photographed in colors Wallflower Undertone (Adult) and Wallflower Overtone (Child)

Yardage

Approximately 150 / 220 / 260 yards (137 / 201 / 238 meters) of fingering or sport weight yarn

Gauge

8.5 stitches per inch measured over 1×1 ribbing, unstretched

34 stitches & 40 rounds per 4/10 cm

Needles

16/40 cm Circular Needle suggested size US 4 (3.5 mm)

Double Pointed Needles in the same size as 16 circular above

Skill Level

1 out of 5: Beginner