Mawson

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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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)

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

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.