Bravais Beanie

Understated but full of interest, this beanie feels both simple and satisfying to knit. A folded 1×1 brim leads into a steady repeat of slipped and twisted stitches, which quickly becomes addictive. The crown shaping blends seamlessly into the motif, giving the beanie a cohesive, uninterrupted feel. **SKILL LEVEL** Suitable for confident beginners and beyond. Skills used include working in the round, basic decreases, slipped and twisted stitches, and reading your knitting. The crown decreases are worked in pattern rather than written stitch-by-stitch; clear guidance is provided, and a simpler stockinette crown option is included. **SIZES** Baby, Toddler, Child (*Adult S, Adult M, Adult L)* **To fit head circumference**: 41, 46, 48 (*51, 56, 61*) cm / 16, 18, 19 (*20, 22, 24*) in **Finished hat circumference**: 36, 39, 43 (47, 50, 53) cm / 14, 15½, 17 (*18½, 19½, 21*) in **Length (with brim folded)**: 14, 17, 18 (*18, 22, 23*) cm / 5½, 6½, 7 (*7, 8½, 9*) in **YARN** **Knitting for Olive** Heavy Merino (100% merino wool; 125 m / 137 yds per 50 g ball). Any yarn with a similar metreage per 50 g in the light worsted to heavy DK range can be used as a substitute. Alternatively, choose a yarn that gives a similar stockinette gauge of 18–20 sts per 10 cm (4 in). Shown in the colourway Dusty Petroleum Blue. You will need: 1, 1, 1 (*2, 2, 2*) balls or approx. 85, 105, 125 (*140, 175, 205*) m / 90, 115, 135 (*150, 190, 225*) yds. **NEEDLES AND NOTIONS** **Main needles**: 4.5 mm / US 7 needles suitable for working in the round, or size needed to obtain gauge **Ribbing needles**: 4 mm / US 6 needles suitable for working in the round, or needles 1-2 sizes smaller than main needles **CO needles**: 3.5 mm / US 4 needles or needles 1-2 sizes smaller than those used for ribbing needles (needed for the Italian CO; omit if using another method) 5 stitch markers (1 distinct to mark BOR) Tapestry needle **GAUGE** **23 sts and 32 rounds = 10 cm / 4 in**, measured over twisted stitch pattern, after blocking using main needles.