Sideways-knit garter stitch hugs the head, with a wide chevron band creating movement and even more elasticity for a great fit. Increases and decreases shape that beautiful chevron, but it’s short rows that mimic the classic spiralling crown on this multi-directional beanie.

Written for three sizes, the pattern also includes tutorials for the provisional cast-on and Kitchener stitch in garter stitch.

Yarn
160 (198, 240) yd/147 (181, 219) m
50yd/46m for a 6x6in/15x15cm swatch in Garter.St.
4Ply, fingering or sock weight, plied yarn.

Needles & Notions
Pair 2.75mm/UK12/US2 straight needles or size needed to obtain gauge
2.75mm crochet hook
Approx. 3yd/3m waste yarn
Stitch marker as necessary
Tapestry needle

Sample details
Shown in Whimzy Twisted MN (399yd/365m per 100g; 80% Superwash Merino, 20% Nylon)
Shown in size 21in/53.25cm on model with 22in/56cm circumference head

Gauge
28 sts x 36 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.75mm needles over St.St.
28 sts x 48 rows to 4in/10cm on 2.75mm needles over Garter St.

Sizes
To fit sizes: 19 (21, 23) in/48.25 (53.25, 58.5) cm
Finished size: 16 (18, 20) in/40.75 (45.75, 50.75) cm
Finished depth: 6.75 (7.75, 8.5) in/17.25 (19.75, 21.5) cm

Skills required
Knit & purl sts, increases & decreases, short rows, provisional cast-on, grafting

Pattern contents
Written instructions; illustrated tutorials for Provisional Cast-on & Kitchener Stitch (Garter St.)

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 May 2015
PDF file size: 3.3MB
Product code: WW257KDancette
Technical editor: Heather Murray