Firecracker Beanie by Marie Greene

Firecracker Beanie

Knitting
August 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
21 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
in with largest needke in stockinette stitch, blocked
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 4 - 3.5 mm
275 yards (251 m)
Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Sm, Adult Lg)
English
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Add a little spark with this delightful toasty topper! This slouchy beanie is a quick knit for anyone in the family.

See the matching Fireworks pattern collection here: https://www.oliveknits.com/productcategory/fireworks/

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Sizes
Baby (Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Sm, Adult Lg)
referred to as sizes 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) throughout pattern

Yarn
DK weight | Neighborhood Fiber Company Organic Studio DK| 100% organic merino | 275 yards/251 meters in 4 oz/113 g| 180 (190, 200, 210, 210) yards/165 (174, 183, 192, 192) meters

Note: Yardage is an estimate and may vary based on your gauge and yarn choice. If in doubt, please round up.

Needles
US Size 4/3.5mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – ribbing
US Size 5/3.75mm (12-16 in/30-40 cm) circular needle – body of hat
US Size 5/3.75mm DPNs – crown

Note: Adjust your needle size, if necessary, to obtain correct gauge.

Gauge
21 st and 30 rows in 4 in/10 cm with largest needle in stockinette stitch, blocked

Notions
Marker
Darning needle to weave in ends

Finished Measurements (blocked) Head circumference:
14.75 (17.25, 18.25, 20.5, 22.75) in 37.25 (42.75, 45.75, 51.5, 57.25) cm

Top of crown to bind-off edge (ribbing unfolded): 7 (7.75, 9, 10.25, 10.75) in 14 (15.75, 17.75, 20.25, 22) cm