Cardinal Flower Beanie

This beanie pattern was inspired by the cardinal flower and comes in several versions: small and large worsted weight version, and a fingering weight version. Gauge Worsted weight: 17 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches in double crochet Fingering weight: 34 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in double crochet Worsted weight small: 18" circumference, 8" height (175 yd) Sample used The Royal Bee Yarn Company Worsted 100% Alpaca in Cardinal Flower Worsted weight large: 22" circumference, 9" height (225 yd main color, 75 yd brim color) Sample used Hudson + West Co. Forge in Evergreen and Rurulanas 100% Merino Fingering weight small: 18" circumference 8.5" height (300 yd) Sample used Malabrigo Sock in Fiona Note that the hat will stretch, and you will want some negative ease. Hook: 6 mm for worsted weight, 2.5 mm for fingering weight