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Cyro’s simple slip-stitch colorwork gives mid-century modern vibes in Arbor’s saturated solid hues. Choose light, dark, and medium shades to stitch up a snuggly beanie or watchcap sized for children and adults – for the beanie version, a single skein of each color makes two hats.

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Please note: the stitch patterns used for this accessory include written as well as charted instructions.

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Construction

• Hat is worked circularly from the brim to the crown.

Finished Dimensions

Child (Adult)

• Circumference: 16½ (20¼)“ [42 (52] cm]
• Beanie Length: 7¾ (9)“ [19.5 (23) cm]
• Watchcap Length: 9 (10½)“ [23 (26.5) cm]
• To fit head sizes 17-19 (20-22)“ [43-48.5 (51-56) cm]

Yarn

Arbor — 145 yards (132 meters) per 50g skein

• 1 skein each in three colors (all sizes)
• Adult Size Beanie photographed in colors Butte (C1), Arabesque (C2), and Sashiko (C3)
• Adult Size Watchcap photographed in colors Rainier (C1), Driftwood (C2), and Burnished (C3)

Yardage

• 50 (70) yards [46 (64) meters] Color 1 (C1), 25 (40) yards [23 (37) meters] Color 2 (C2), and 30 (45) yards [27 (41) meters] Color 3 (C3) of DK weight wool yarn

Yardage is calculated for Beanie version. If Watchcap version is worked, an additional 15-25 yards/14-23 meters of C1 will be needed for each size.

Gauge

• 26 stitches & 36 rounds per 4”/10 cm in Cyro Pattern, after blocking

Needles

Main needles

• Suggested Size: US 6 (4 mm)
• One 16”/40 cm circular needle
• One set of double-pointed needles (DPNs)

Ribbing needle

• Suggested Size: US 4 (3.25 mm)
• Two sizes smaller than main needle
• One 16”/40 cm circular needle

Cast-On needle (optional)

• Suggested Size: US 3 (3.25 mm)
• One size smaller than ribbing needle
• One 16”/40 cm circular needle

Tutorials for all special techniques listed below are included in the pattern:

• Video — Italian Tubular Cast On
• Blocking 101

Skill Level
3 out of 5: Intermediate