A fluffy cumulus sits atop zigzag cirrus lines that spiral to the crown in this cozy beanie. Soft, bulky yarn makes for a quick knit to whip up before the weather turns.

Cirro is worked from the bottom up and written for four sizes, with a tutorial for the alternate cable cast-on.

Yarn
55 (73, 97, 121) yd/51 (67, 89, 111) m
22yd/20m for the pompom (optional)
28yd/26m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter St.
Bulky weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Set 8mm/UK0/US11 DPNs/Circular or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Bulky Splash yarn (109yd/100m per 100g; 100% Superwash Merino)

Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 22in/56cm circumference head

Gauge
14 sts x 28 rows to 4in/10cm on 8mm needles over Garter St.
14 sts x 20 rows to 4in/10cm on 8mm needles over Twisted Rib

Sizes
To fit size: 16 (18, 21, 23) in/40.75 (45.75, 53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 13.75 (16, 18.25, 20.5) in/35 (40.75, 46.25, 52) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, increases & decreases, eyelets, specialist cast-on, pompoms

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorial for Alternate Cable Cast-on

Accessibility Statement
The main PDF for this pattern is colour blind accessible. It uses black text on a white background and does not rely on colour.

Support
Do you need help with this pattern? We have a specific discussion thread in the Wormhead’s Hats group where you can ask any questions.

Published October 2017
PDF file size: 3.1MB, image res. 300DPI
Product code: WW313KCirro
Technical editor: Heather Murray