This is a PDF pattern and can be downloaded and printed from your computer after purchase.

Creator: Snickerdoodle Knits

Craft Type: Knitting

Yarn Weight: Super Bulky

Gauge: 11 stitches and 16 rows = 10 cm
in stockinette stitch in the round with larger needle

Needle Size: 

Yardage: 55 - 95 yards (50 - 87 m)

Sizes: (Child, Teen) (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)

Language: English

Super cozy and quick to knit, the Windy Shores Hat makes for a wonderful gift knit. The pattern includes the option to make a plain beanie style or a messy bun version. Its wave texture makes it a fun, engaging knit.

Windy Shores was inspired by the cold, windy shores of the Canadian coasts. The hat is comprised of an easy-to-memorize and fun-to-knit texture that represents the waves hitting the shores and splashing cold water on passersby.

The pattern is worked brim up in the round and includes instructions for lengthening the hat for a slouchier style if desired. 

The pattern includes one PDF file with both the written and charted instructions, but the instructions are kept separate, so you can print only what you’ll need!

SIZES
(Child, Teen) (Small Adult, Medium Adult, Large Adult)
Fits Head Circumference: (20, 21) (22, 23, 24) in / (51, 53.5) (56, 58.5, 61) cm
Hat Circumference: (17.5, 19) (20.5, 22, 23.5) in / (44.5, 48) (52, 55.5, 59) cm
Hat Height: (7.5, 8) (8.5, 9, 9.5) in / (19, 20.5) (21.5, 23, 24) cm

Messy bun style hat is 0.5 in / 1.5 cm shorter than the plain style. Dimensions are given for the plain hat style

The samples shown are the small adult size. This pattern is designed to include (2.5, 2) (1.5, 1, 1) in / (6.5, 5.5, 4, 3, 2) cm negative ease in the circumference.

YARN
(56, 66) (72, 82, 92) yds / (53, 60) (66, 75, 84) m; (95, 108) (119, 135, 150) grams Super Bulky weight yarn

Designed using Flock Fibre Studio Think Big! super bulky weight yarn, shown in Blueberry Girl (the beanie style sample) and Winter Lights (the messy bun beanie style).

This design was created as a collaboration with Flock Fibre Studio. If you have the means, I highly recommend checking out her amazing colorway options! 

GAUGE
11 stitches, 16 rounds = 4” / 10 cm stockinette stitch with larger needle size

TOOLS
7.5 mm (US size 10.5), or one size smaller than size needed to obtain gauge, circular needles, minimum 16 in / 40 cm long
8.0 mm (US size 11), or size needed to obtain gauge, circular needles, minimum 16 in / 40 cm long; double pointed needles optional for decreases
Darning needle
5 Stitch markers, optional

TECHNIQUES
The techniques used in the Windy Shores Hat pattern are simplistic: knitting and purling in the round with some decreases. This is a great pattern for an adventurous beginner knitter who is wanting to learn how to work a hat in the round.