Fieldwork
Free Pattern
A simple ribbed and stockinette fitted beanie using the wonderfully sheepy Rowan Purelife British Breeds Chunky. Perfect for wandering about outside.
Gauge
16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in Stockinette in the round
Needles Size US 10½ - 6.5 mm circular needles
Yardage 120 yards (110 m)
Size One Size as written to fit 20-22” / 51-56 cm.
Instructions
Using 6.5mm circular needles, cast on 64 stitches. Place marker, join in the round being careful not to twist. Knit 2.5 inches of 2 x 2 rib.
Work in stockinette until piece measures 4 inches from cast on edge. (For a longer hat, knit an extra inch – totalling 5 inches from cast on edge).
Work crown decreases as follows:
Knit 6, k2tog – repeat to marker. Knit 4 rows. (56 stitches)
Knit 5, k2tog – repeat to marker. Knit 3 rows. (48 stitches)
Knit 4, k2tog – repeat to marker. Knit 3 rows. (40 stitches)
Knit 3, k2tog – repeat to marker. Knit 2 rows. (32 stitches)
Knit 2, k2tog – repeat to marker. Knit 1 row. (24 stitches)
K2tog, knit 1 – repeat to marker. Knit 1 row. (16 stitches)
K2tog – repeat to marker. (8 stitches)
Break yarn and thread through remaining stitches, pull tight and sew ends in. Block.