Beacon Hat - Worsted

**Construction**: The Beacon Hat was the 2021 New Year’s free pattern knit in super-bulky weight yarn (link to original Beacon Hat). This new worsted weight version has a deep ribbed brim intended to be folded over for extra warmth. It keeps the staggered cable pattern but creates a much lighter weight hat. Whether you knit the original in super bulky or this worsted weight version, this pattern is a cozy, fun winter hat. **Skill level**: Intermediate **Skills needed**: Knitting and purling in the round, basic cables, left twists, ssk and k2tog decreases **Size**: Adult **Circumference**: 18” (45 cm) flat (stretches to fit 21”-22” [53-56 cm] head circumference) **Height**: 8” with brim folded, 11 1/2” with brim unfolded **Gauge**: 21 sts by 18 rows per 4” (10 cm) in staggered cable pattern knit in the round **Materials:** * US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular needles, or two sizes smaller than gauge needle. * US 8 (5.0 mm) 16” circular needles and set of double-pointed needles, or size needed to obtain gauge * 200 yards of worsted weight yarn, preferably a wool or wool-blend * Stitch Marker * Yarn needle * Scissors