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Musselburgh

Popular double layer, multi-gauge beanie

The original swatchless hat pattern: a double-layered beanie with 4-point crown shaping. The multi-gauge pattern now includes 9 gauges, for yarn weights between light fingering and DK, and 6 sizes.


Details

Skills for knitting this project

Build your skills by following the links to our clear step-by-step tutorials.

Gauge

Pattern includes directions for gauges of 9, 8.5, 8, 7.5, 7, 6.5, 6, 5.5, and 5 sts per inch / 2.5cm Directions given for measuring the gauge while working the hat, but if you prefer to swatch, do so in the round

Sizing

Musselburgh includes 6 sizes and 9 gauges, so you can knit it with the yarn you prefer, to fit everyone. Because every size starts in exactly the same way you can skip swatching and measure gauge on your project.

Beanie[watchcap] Finished circumference 16[18, 20, 22, 24, 26]" / 40[45, 50, 55, 60, 65]cm Finished unfolded length: 15½[17½, 19½, 22, 24¾, 27¼]" / 39[44, 49, 55, 62, 68]cm

Shown in adult medium using one skein of The Uncommon Thread Tough Sock colour Dartmoor and one skein of Weku Enjoli Merino/Nylon Sock in Enjoli.

Supplies

Yarn

Shown in adult medium using one skein of The Uncommon Thread Tough Sock colour Dartmoor and one skein of Weku Enjoli Merino/Nylon Sock in Enjoli.

Needles and notions

Dpns or circulars for your preferred method of working small circumferences in the round.

16” / 40cm circular (for sizes above baby)
Choose a needle size based on your knowledge of your personal tension and the recommended needle size for your yarn. If using sock yarn use a needle a couple of sizes larger than you would use for socks.


Yardage


Gauge per inch / 2.5cm size
baby toddler child–adult small adult medium adult large adult x-large
yards
9 sts 390 450 470 520 580 630
8.5 sts 370 430 450 500 560 610
8 sts 340 390 430 470 520 560
7.5 sts 320 370 390 450 470 520
7 sts 300 340 370 430 450 500
6.5 sts 300 320 340 390 430 450
6 sts 200 230 270 370 430 480
5.5 sts 170 210 250 320 390 450
5 sts 150 190 230 300 340 390
metres
9 sts 360 410 430 480 530 580
8.5 sts 340 390 410 460 510 560
8 sts 310 360 390 430 480 510
7.5 sts 290 340 360 410 430 480
7 sts 270 310 340 390 410 460
6.5 sts 270 290 310 360 390 410
6 sts 180 210 250 340 390 440
5.5 sts 160 190 230 290 360 410
5 sts 140 170 210 270 310 360

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