The Ria Beanie is a beginner friendly knitting pattern that uses simple knit, purl and slip sts. Slip sts are used on the brim for extra squishiness to a classic 1x1 ribbing. Pattern is written for 2 yarn weights and 3 sizes.

METHOD: Knitting

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS, SIZE, FIT AND FINAL MEASUREMENTS:

*Measuring Tape

*Tapestry Needle

*Scissors

*Stitch Marker

*US size 13/9mm, 16” circular needles for Malabrigo Caracol

*US size 11/8mm, 16” circular needles for Malabrigo Chunky

Adult:

9” tall x 8” wide (with brim folded); approximately 20-22” head circumference

Approximately 85 yards of Malabrigo Caracol / 100 yards of Malabrigo Chunky

Child 4-6 yrs old:

8” tall x 7.75” wide (with brim folded); approximately 18-19” head circumference

Approximately 75 yards of Malabrigo Caracol / 90 yards of Malabrigo Chunky

Toddler 2-3 yrs old:

7.75” tall x 7.5” wide (with brim folded); approximately 17-18” head circumference

Approximately 70 yards of Malabrigo Caracol / 85 yards of Malabrigo Chunky

It may be best to select size by head circumference, not necessarily by age.

**Pattern is written and English terms**