This is a knitting pattern for a simple over-sized beanie knitted flat in a Chevron lace stitch. The pattern is for an average woman’s head. The hat may be knitted in a single colour, but adding some different colour stripes bring out the chevron pattern.
The pattern contains instructions for a DK and a 4ply version.
Materials Either 125 m Town End Yarns Pure Natural 4ply Alpaca yarn in Main, 35 m in Contrast 1, 35 m in Contrast 2 (195 m of 4ply in total). 3.25 mm and 3.75 mm needles, tapestry needle.
Or 180 m Town End Alpaca DK yarn, 3.5 and 4 mm needles and tapestry needle.
Size One size – un-stretched circumference around brim is approximately 40 cm.
Knitting level – Straightforward