Apex beanie

The Apex beanie is worked from the top down in 2×2 ribbing, allowing the length to be adjusted as you knit. The brim can be folded double or triple to create different proportions and levels of warmth. The beanie is knit with one strand of DK- weight yarn held together with three strands of lace-weight silk mohair, creating a soft and warm fabric. The strands can be matched for a uniform color or combined in different shades for a subtle marled effect. The samples use three different colors of mohair for gentle variation. SIZE 1 (2) Suitable for head circumference of 55 (59) cm / 21.75 (23.25) inches. Circumference: 48 (56) cm / 19 (22) inches. Length with folded brim: 23 cm / 9 inches (adjustable). Length with double folded brim unfolded: 31 cm / 12.25 inches (adjustable). Length with triple folded brim unfolded: 44 cm / 17.5 inches (adjustable). YARN Double folded brim: 130 (160) m / 140 (175) yards of DK-weight yarn and 390 (480) m / 420 (525) yards of lace-weight silk mohair. Triple folded brim: 190 (240) m / 210 (260) yards of DK-weight yarn and 570 (720) m / 630 (780) yards of lace-weight silk mohair. Blue sample: 2 (3) balls of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino; 108 meters / 118 yards per 50 g), shown in the colorway 6043 and 3 balls of Sandnes Garn Tynn Silk Mohair (57% kid mohair, 28% silk, 15% wool; 212 m / 232 yards per 25g), shown in the colorways 5223, 6081 and 6012 (1 ball each). Brown sample: 2 (3) balls of Sandnes Garn Double Sunday (100% merino; 108 meters / 118 yards per 50 g), shown in the colorway 3880, 1 ball of Knitting for Olive Soft Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk; 225 m / 246 yards per 25 g), shown in the colorway Hazel, 1 ball of Filcolana Tilia (70% mohair, 30% silk; 210 m / 230 yards per 25 g), shown in the colorway 364 and 1 ball of Mohair by Canard Brushed Lace (72% kid mohair, 28% mulberry silk; 210 m / 229 yards per 25g), shown in the colorway 3005. NEEDLES 6 mm / US 10 DPNs or a circular needle with a cable suitable for small circumference knitting for top of the hat. 6 mm / US 10 circular needle with a cable length of 40 cm / 16 inches for the main part. GAUGE 17 sts and 20 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of 2x2 ribbing in the round, after blocking, slightly stretched. Note: Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge! NOTIONS 4 stitch markers, tapestry needle.