Very Merry Beanie

**🎄 Cozy Up with Your Next Favorite Hat!** ------------------ > **The Very Merry Beanie** is the perfect hat for anyone who loves the holiday season but wants to celebrate with a little extra style. This is not your average, cheesy Santa hat. Knit with super bulky yarn for a quick and satisfying (or last minute!) project, this pattern is perfect for adding a touch of semi-sophisticated holiday spirit to your outfit. It’s the perfect choice for a last-minute accessory for a holiday party, for keeping your head warm while cutting down a Christmas tree, or if you just want everyone to know how much you love Hallmark holiday specials. ✨ P.S. Love the beanies in the photos? Check out my [Sawtooth Star Slouch][1] (the other beanies will be coming soon!) **🧶 Quick Highlights:** -------------------------------------- * **Difficulty:** Beginner to Intermediate * **Techniques:** Standard increases/decreases, knitting in the round, a jolly spirit * **Construction:** Worked in the round from the bottom up, creating a stylish slouchy fit. Pattern size is adjustable. * **Special Features:** Super bulky yarn for a quick knit, easily customizable with a pom-pom. **🎁 Size & Approximate Measurements:** ---------------------------------------- **Size** One size, adult, fits a 20-23" (51-58 cm) head, but can be adjusted by adding/removing stitches or changing needle size. **Approximate Measurements** Approximately 12" (30 cm) tall and 9" (23 cm) wide, with an 18" (46 cm) circumference **🧶 Suggested Yarn:** ----------------------------- Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool), Super Bulky, 170 g (97 m / 106 yds), shown in: Brim Color: approximately 20 g (12 m / 13 yds) required in 099 - Fisherman Contrast Color: approximately 70 g (40 m / 44 yds) in: 128 - Cranberry **🥢 Needles:** ------------------ US11 (8.0 mm) and US13 (9.0 mm) 16” (41 cm) circular needle, DPNs or longer circular to use the magic loop method or size required to obtain gauge **✂️ Notions:** ------------------------- Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends), stitch marker (1), pom-pom (optional), garment tag (optional) The samples used 6” (15 cm) faux fur pom-poms from Naptime Knitter Designs and 3” (7.6 cm) Garment Tags from Crochic Styles **📏 Gauge:** ---------------- 9.5 sts / 13 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette using US13 (9.0 mm) needles after steam blocking **📝 Pattern Notes & Support:** ---------------------------------- Pattern is written out and has been professionally technical edited. Pattern tested by [kjcreed](/people/kjcreed). * Questions? If you believe there are any errors or just have a burning question about the pattern, please contact the designer at hello@ashleighwempe.com or join my [Ravelry group here](https://www.ravelry.com/groups/ashleigh-wempe-designs). I'm here to help you get unstuck! **© Copyright & Usage:** --------------------------- * This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not distribute, sell, or reproduce this pattern in whole or in part. * You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Ashleigh Wempe Designs as the designer and link to this pattern page. **📌 Ready to Cast On?** --------------------------- Grab your needles and super bulky yarn, and let's whip up a cozy hat that'll keep you warm and stylish all winter long! If you loved this pattern, be sure to join [The Tinking Circle][2] - my monthly membership for knitter's who are always up for a challenge, love getting monthly free patterns, and don't take their knitting too seriously! [1]: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sawtooth-star-slouch [2]: https://ashleighwempe.thrivecart.com/tinking-circle-general/