Frasier

This pattern is available from Ravelry.

by MaDonna Marie

Appealingly rugged, Frasier is a staunch companion for cold-weather adventures. Clever rib-and-cable ridges work up quickly in chunky Quarry, with plenty of cozy warmth to ward off errant chills. Knit a bevy of beanies to outfit loved ones large and small for rosy-cheeked sledding expeditions and woodland walks, or sport the slouchy/watchcap version on snowy afternoons spent sipping hot chocolate by the fire.

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

Construction

• Hat is worked circularly from the bottom up.
• There are two size options for this hat: child and adult.
• There are two length options for this hat: Beanie and Slouchy/Watchcap. Both length options are given for both sizes.

Finished Dimensions

Child (Adult)

• 17½ (20)“/44.5 (51) cm circumference
• 7½ (8½)“/19 (21.5) cm length for Beanie Version
• 9 (10)“/23 (25.5) cm length for Slouchy/Watchcap Version

Finished measurements are after wet-blocking, unstretched.

Note: Child size hat is sized to fit children from 1-12 years with a head circumference ranging from 18-20”/45.5-51 cm. Adult size hat is sized to fit head sizes ranging from 20-23”/51-58.5 cm circumference.
Yarn

Brooklyn Tweed Quarry — 100% American Targhee-Columbia Wool (200 yards/182 meters per 100 grams)

• 1 skein for all sizes
• Adult size Beanie photographed in color Citrine
• Adult size Slouchy/Watchcap photographed in color Sandstone styled cuffed for a watchcap

Yardage

Beanie Version

Child (Adult)
95 (120) yards 87 (110) meters of chunky weight wool yarn

Watchcap Version

Child (Adult)
Approximately 110 (145) yards 101 (133) meters of chunky weight wool yarn

Gauge

16 stitches & 20 rounds = 4”/10 cm in Main Pattern with Size A needles, after blocking
Needles

Size A (for Main Fabric)

• One 16”/40 cm circular needle and one set of double-pointed needles (DPNs) in size needed to obtain gauge listed
• Suggested Size: 6.5 mm (US 10½)

Size B (for Ribbing)

• One 16”/40 cm circular needle that is 1 mm (2 sizes) smaller than Size A
• Suggested Size: 5.5 mm (US 9)

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

Cabled Cast On (optional)
Video – Cabling Without a Cable Needle (optional)
Reading Charts (optional)
Blocking 101
Knitwear Care

Skill Level

2 out of 5: Adventurous Beginner