Basic Beanie

**This pattern includes instructions for four different yarn weights: fingering, dk, worsted and bulky.** Would you like to receive special discounts, free patterns and other knitting-related tidbits? Sign up for my [newsletter][1]! -------------------------------------------------------------- Not too tall and not too snug, just a quick, simple and cozy hat. *Skill Level* Easy / Beginner *Sizes* S (M, L) to fit head circumference 19-20 (21-22, 23-24) inches / 48.5-51 (53-56, 58-61) cm *Finished circumference (approx. unstretched)* 16 (18, 20) inches / 40.5 (45.75, 51) cm around hem *Finished length* 7¾ (8½, 9¼) in / 19.5 (21.5, 23.5) cm *Gauge* **fingering:** 26 sts and 40 rnds to 4”/10cm on US size 3 (3.25mm) needles in stockinette stitch **dk:** 21sts and 30 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 6 (4mm) needles in stockinette stitch **worsted:** 18sts and 26 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 7 (4.5mm) needles in stockinette stitch **bulky:** 12sts and 16 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 11 (8mm) needles in stockinette stitch *Skills Necessary* knitting, purling, decreasing, casting on *Yarn Requirements* **fingering:** 170 (190, 210) yds / 155 (175, 195) m of fingering weight yarn **dk:** 140 (155, 170) yds / 130 (145, 155) m of dk weight yarn **worsted:** 120 (135, 150) yds / 110 (125, 140) m of worsted weight yarn **bulky:** 95 (100, 110) yds / 90 (95, 105) m of bulky weight yarn *Suggested Yarn* **fingering:** 1 (1, 1) 1.75oz/50g ball Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% Alpaca, 230 yds/210 m) in 05 “Dark Grey” **dk:** 2 (2, 2) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Lima (65% wool, 35% Alpaca, 109 yds/100 m) in 9015 “Grey” **worsted:** 2 (2, 3) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Alaska (100% wool, 76.5 yds/70 m) in 63 “Pearl Grey Mix” **bulky:** 2 (2, 3) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Snow (100% wool, 54 yds/50 m) in 01 “Off White” *Needles* **fingering:** 16” circular needle in US size 1 (2.25mm) and US size 3 (3.25mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge) double pointed needles in US size 3 (3.25mm) **dk:** 16” circular needle in US size 3 (3.25mm) and US size 6 (4mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge) double pointed needles in US size 6 (4mm) **worsted:** 16” circular needle in US size 5 (3.75mm) and US size 7 (4.5mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge) double pointed needles in US size 7 (4.5mm) **bulky:** 16” circular needle in US size 10 (6mm) and US size 11 (8mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge) double pointed needles in US size 11 (8mm) *Notions* tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape © Cleome Smith [1]: https://www.cleomesmith.com/join