The Merrily Marled Beanie is a versatile, bottom-up hat designed for a seamless, classic look—thanks to its elegant 1×1 tubular cast-on that flows effortlessly into the crown. The stretchy ribbing ensures a comfortable, adaptable fit, whether worn cuffed for extra warmth and a fitted look or un-cuffed for a slouchy style.
What makes this beanie truly special is the endless potential for customization. Hold any combination of yarns together to create a marled fabric that’s uniquely yours—whether you love soft, subtle blends or bold, unexpected contrasts.
Not sure how to mix and match? A handy chart in the Materials section will guide you in creating the perfect DK-weight blend. Play with color, texture, and fiber to craft a beanie that’s one of a kind—just like you. My favorite combination is one strand of variegated fingering and two strands of tonal lace.
Skills
Knit
Purl
Knitting in the round
Pass Slipped Stitch Over
Slip
Knit 2 Together
Slip Slip Knit
Tubular Cast On: https://youtu.be/RbElPT1bCg8
Sizing
Baby, Toddler, Child (Ladies, Gents)
Finished Measurements
Circumference: 11, 12.5, 15.5 (17.5, 21)”/28, 32, 39 (44, 53)cm
Choose a size with 3-4”/7-10cm negative ease.
Gauge
25 stitches and 26 rows over 4”/10cm in 1×1 rib on US6 (4mm) needles in the round, blocked
Materials
Yarn
Hold any combination of yarns that amount to a DK weight. The pattern includes a chart to help you figure out different combinations from your stash.
80, 105, 145 (190, 265) yards/75, 100, 135 (175, 245) meters per strand
- DK = Lace + Lace + Lace + Lace
- DK = Light Fingering + Light Fingering + Lace
- DK = Fingering + Lace + Lace
- DK = Fingering + Fingering
- DK = Sport + Light Fingering
- DK = DK
Fingering weight yarn held double:
160, 210, 290 (380, 530) yards/150, 200, 270 (350, 490) meters total
80, 105, 145 (190, 265) yards/75, 100, 135 (175, 245) meters per strand
Samples shown in:
- Dream in Color Smooshy in ‘Below Horizon’ (85% wool, 15% nylon, 400 yards per 4oz skein) and Malabrigo Lace Merino in ‘English Rose’ and ‘No Me Olvides’ (100% Baby Merino Wool, 470 yards per 50g skein)
- Purl Soho Linen Quill in ‘High Tide’ and ‘Green Turquoise’ (50% fine highland wool, 35% alpaca, and 15% linen, 439 yards per 3.5oz/100g skein)
- String Theory Colorworks Inertia in ‘Fractal’ (80% superwash merino/20% nylon, 400 yards per 3.5oz/100g skein)
- Hedgehog Fibres Sock in ‘Zephyr’ (90% Superwash Merino/10% Nylon, 437 yards per 100g skein) and Malabrigo Lace Merino in ‘Apricot’ and ‘Fucsia’ (100% Baby Merino Wool, 470 yards per 50g skein)
Needles
US6 (4mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Use your preferred needles for working a small circumference in the round (DPNs, 1 long circular, 2 short circulars, or shorties).
Notions
Scissors
6, 7, 9 (10, 12) Stitch markers + 1 unique stitch marker for the beginning of round
Tapestry needle
