Hibernia Beanie is worked bottom up from the ribbed brim to the crown. The beanie can be worn two ways: watch cap style with the long ribbing folded up along a hidden line or with the brim turned down for super slouch. This comfortable hat comes in two sizes and is finished with an optional pom pom on top.
This pattern is written with both metric and US terminology. Both written and charted instructions are given for all cable patterns.
Size
Small [Large]
To fit head circumference approx. 52–54 [62–65] cm / 20¼–21¼ [24½–25½]"
Finished Measurements
Finished circumference: approx. 49 [60] cm / 19¼ [23½]"
Length with brim folded up: approx. 20 [25] cm / 8 [9¾]"
Length with brim down: approx. 26 [32] cm / 10¼ [12½]"
Yarn
Kässäkerho Pom Pom Suoma DK (100% Finnsheep wool, 240 m/100 g, 262 yd/3.53 oz)
or Kässäkerho Pom Pom Suoma Single DK (100% Finnsheep wool, 250 m/100 g, 273 yd/3.53 oz)
Yardage
DK to worsted-weight yarn, approx. 155 [240] m / 170 [260] yd plus approx. 10 g or 25 m / 30 yd for an optional pom pom
Gauge
21 sts × 32 rows = 10 cm / 4"
Needles
3.5 and 4.0 mm / US #4 and #6