Raingelt Slouchy Beanie

Skill Level2/5

Skills NeededPinhole CO, KFB increase, 1/1 RT, 1/1 LT, 1/1 RPT-WS, 1/1 LPT-WS, 1x1 tubular BO.

ConstructionTop-down construction.

Finished MeasurementsL: 12 ¾“ 32.5 cm – with brim unfolded. W: 10 ¼” 26 cm – wildest width of the hat.

MaterialsYarnApproximately 97g, 373 yd / 340 m of sport weight yarn. Sample knitted with 1 skein of Walcot Yarns Opus (3.5 oz / 100 g, 384 yd / 350 m, 70% Argentinian Merino / 30% Baby Alpaca), Kermit colorway.

NeedleUS size 1 2.25 mm needles 16” 40 mm circular needles or size to obtain correct gauge. (For ribbing) US size 2 2.75 mm needles 24” 60 mm circular needles or size to obtain correct gauge. (For hat body knitting) US size 2 2.75 mm needles 32” 80 mm circular needles / a set of DPNs, or size to obtain correct gauge. (For CO and increase section)

NotionsUS C crochet hook (2.5 mm); Stitch marker (1); tapestry needle

Gauge30 sts and 53 rows = 4” 10 cm in garter stitch with US size 2 2.75 mm needles.