This listing is for the original Olann knitting pattern for the Heron Hat.

This is a classic 2×2 rib knit beanie, perfect for the West Coast. It is slouchy and will keep you cozy when turned up, to keep your ears warm on breezy days.

You can use any super bulky weight yarn to knit your Heron hat, so it will knit up quickly, ready for you to wear in no time.

Sizes

Baby (Toddler, Child) [Tween, Adult, Large Adult]

Finished Measurements

Circumference = 5 (6, 8) [10, 12, 14] inches/12.5 (15, 20.5) [25.5, 30.5, 35.5] cm

Unfolded length = 8.5 (9.25, 10.25) [11.5, 12.5, 13.75] inches/21.5 (23.5, 26) [29, 32, 35] cm

Gauge

16 STS and 13 RNDS in 2x2 Rib Stitch unstretched on 10 mm (US 15) needles = 4x4 inches/10x10 cm

Suggested Needles and Notions

16 inch/40 cm 10 mm (US 15) circular needles.

Five 10 mm (US 15) DPNS.

Or alternative needle sizes to obtain gauge.

Magic Loop can be used to knit small circumferences in the round as an alternative to DPNS.

Optional Notions: Stitch markers, locking stitch marker, darning needle, row counter.

Yardage

Approximately 29 (37, 56) [76, 101, 130] yd/27 (34, 51) [69, 92, 119] m Super Bulky weight yarn.

Suggested materials

Custom Woolen Mills Prairie Sea Fusion (1 lb/454 g = 300 yd/274 m).

Yarn substitutions can include any other super bulky weight yarn, to get gauge.

Buy Yarn

You can purchase Malabrigo Rasta on the For The Knitter page.

Don’t hesitate to reach out for knitting support and happy knitting!

This pattern is for personal and private use only. You are not permitted to copy, resell or share this pattern. You are not permitted to sell items produced from this pattern. Copyright belongs to Olann Handmade.