Mawson
Pattern Specs
CONSTRUCTION
- Hat is worked circularly from the brim to the crown.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS
Newborn (Baby, Child, Adult, Adult Large)
- Circumference: 11½ (13½, 17¼, 19¼, 19¼)" [29 (34.5, 44, 49, 49) cm]
- Beanie Length: 5½ (6½, 7½, 8, 8½)" [14 (16.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm]
- Watchcap Length: 7 (8¼, 9¾, 10½, 11)" [18 (21, 25, 26.5, 28) cm]
- To fit head sizes: 11-13 (14-16, 17-19, 20-23, 24+)" [28-33 (35.5-40.5, 43-48.5, 51-58.5, 61+) cm]
- Note: Finished Length measurements are calculated using the standard crown. While the peaked crown will result in a slightly longer total length measured from brim to tip, the extra length will stick up from the top of the head.
GAUGE
- 25 stitches & 34 rounds = 4″ in relaxed (unstretched) 1x1 ribbing, after blocking
Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory may be worked from written or charted instructions.
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Pattern Materials
YARN
Choose any Brooklyn Tweed worsted- or DK-weight yarn in the following yardage amounts:
Worsted Weight Version:
- Beanie: 55 (75, 115, 140, 145) yards [50 (69, 105, 128, 133) meters]
- Watchcap: 70 (100, 150, 170, 185) yards [64 (91, 137, 155, 169) meters]
- Adult Beanie with Peaked Crown photographed in Imbue Worsted color Orchid.
- Adult Watchcap with Standard Crown photographed in Shelter color Narwhal (retired).
-OR-
DK Weight Version:
- Beanie: 65 (90, 130, 165, 170) yards [59 (82, 119, 151, 155) meters]
- Watchcap: 80 (110, 165, 195, 210) yards [73 (101, 151, 178, 192) meters]
- Adult Watchcap in half-twisted rib with Peaked Crown photographed in Dapple color Saltwater.
- Adult Watchcap with Peaked Crown photographed in Re•Ply Rambouillet color Refuge.
- Adult Beanie with Peaked Crown photographed in Arbor color Lovat.
- Adult Watchcap in half-twisted rib with Standard Crown photographed in Arbor color Humpback.
NEEDLES
Worsted Weight Version:
- One 16″ circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 4 mm (US 6)
DK Weight Version:
- One 16″ circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
- Suggested Size: 3.75 mm (US 5)
Techniques
Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:
- Video — Rib Cabled Cast On
- Video — Italian Tubular Cast On
- Video — Ribbed Double Decreases
- Wet Blocking
Errata
1 September 2023: Version 4.0
The pattern has been updated to include family sizing and options for either a peaked or standard crown, as well as with samples in new yarns.
23 August 2016: Version 2.0
The Abbreviations section was added.

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