About Claire Twisted Beanie is a lovely textured hat with a squishy finish. It follows a diamond/chevron style pattern worked in the round which is repeated across the row after setting up at the beginning of every other round. The Claire Beanie is a super squishy beanie, worked from the bottom up, beginning with the 1x1 ribbed brim, and then working the twisted stitches up to the brim. the pom pom adds a cute little flair to the top, making it a perfect mix of fun modern. Techniques This pattern uses techniques such as knit, purl, twisted stitches, slipped stitches, working in the round, making a pom pom. Size 20cm / [7.75”] across brim lying flat. 25cm / [9.75”] from top to brim, unfolded and without pom pom. Materials Suggested Needles 4 mm [US 7] circular needles 16 / 40 cm for the brim. (metal circular needles 16 inches / 40 cm ) 5 mm [US 8] circular needles, 16 inches / 40 cm (metal needles 16 inches), or size to reach gauge. Suggested Yarn Malabrigo Worsted Yarn (190 yard | 180 metres) | 190 yards). 10-ply [worsted weight], 100% Merino Wool. Sample pictured in Rattan, 1 skein required. Yarn AlternativesDrops Air We Are Knitters Meriwool Wool and The Gang Feeling Good YarnHobbii DivinaLana Grossa Alpaca Moda KnitPicks Wonderfluff Berroco Mochi Rico Luxury Alpaca Bare Reverie Notions Yarn needle to weave in ends. Stitch Marker Scissors to cut yarn.
