This pattern includes a video tutorial.
Sizes + Measurements
This pattern comes in 6 different sizes. The instructions for each size are color coded and in the order shown here: Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen, Adult M, Adult L).
For head circumference of 44.5 (47, 50.8, 54.5, 58.5, 61) cm/ 17.5 (18.5, 20, 21.5, 23, 24) in. *to be worn with 10 - 15 cm / 4 - 6 in of negative ease
Materials
YARN: Fingering weight yarn (size 1, 4 ply, sock yarn)
For a short beanie: Approx 170 (200, 235, 280, 320, 370) m / 185 (220, 260, 305, 350, 405) yds.
For a long beanie: Approx 225 (270, 320, 375, 420, 475) m / 250 (295, 350, 410, 460, 520) yds.
Sample used Botanical Yarn, 4ply Merino Sock (750% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 425 m per 100g), in color Galentines.
A wool or wool blend yarn is recommended for better memory and elasticity in the ribbing.
HOOKS: 3 mm or size needed to meet gauge.
NOTIONS: 1 stitch markers (or loose strand of yarn) and a tapestry needle.
Alternative Yarns
Any fingering weight yarn will work, but I recommend a wool or wool based yarn for better stretch and memory such as these:
Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
Knit Picks, Twill (100% Fine Superwash Merino Wool)
Lion Brand, Sock Ease Yarn (75% Wool. 25% Nylon)
Sirdar, Country Classic 4 Ply (50% Wool 50% Acrylic)