Knitted Ramble On Beanie

 Introducing the Knitted Ramble On Beanie, a stylish and cozy accessory that will keep you warm during those chilly winter days. Crafted with care and attention to detail, this beanie is the perfect blend of fashion and functionality. The intricate knitting pattern adds a touch of elegance, making it a versatile accessory that can be paired with any outfit. Step out in style with the Knitted Ramble On Beanie, a must-have for fashion-forward individuals. Made from high-quality yarn, this beanie offers a soft and comfortable fit, ensuring that you stay cozy all day long. The unique design of the beanie allows for a snug fit, keeping your head warm and protected from the cold weather. Whether you're going for a casual stroll in the park or heading out for a night on the town, the Knitted Ramble On Beanie is the perfect accessory to complete your look.

Sizes: Toddler (Child; Teen/Adult Small; Adult Medium; Adult Large)
Yarn: Cookston Crafts Chunky Baby Alpaca (100% Baby Alpaca; 109 yards [100 meters]/100 grams); Multicolored Pastels (that's what I'm calling it since the color is unnamed!) - one skein (one skein; one skein; one - two skeins; two skeins)

Needles: One 16" circular needle in size US 10.5, and one set of double pointed needles (dpns), also in size US 10.5

Notions: tapestry needle, one stitch marker

Gauge: 12 stitches = 4 inches on size US 11 needles
So let's make a hat! Using your size US 10.5 circular needle, then, cast on 52 (56; 60; 64; 68) stitches loosely, place marker, and join in round. Then we'll work a ribbing as follows:
Ribbing Row: * k1, p1; rep from *
Knit this ribbing row until ribbing measures roughly 2" (2.5"; 3"; 3"; 4"). Then we'll move right to the main pattern, which is a variation of Rambler Pattern from page 122 of Barbara G. Walker's A Second Treasury of Knitting Patterns, except adapted for the round. And it goes like so. Notice that the pattern diverges into two groups for the rest of the instructions; make sure you're following the correct instructions for your size!

Rows 1, 3, & 5: * p1, k1 *
Rows 2, 4, & 6: * p1, knit next stitch in row below *
Rows 7, 9, & 11: * k1, p1 *
Rows 8, 10, & 12: * knit next stitch in row below, p1 *
If you're making the Toddler, the Child, or the Teen/Adult Small size, knit rows 1 - 12 twice. Then we'll work the following transition row:
Transition Row: * p1, k1 through back loop *
Work this transition row twice. Transfer work to your dpns, and we'll complete the decrease, as follows:
Decrease Row 1: * k2tog * (26 stitches [28 stitches; 30 stitches; --; --])
Decrease Row 2: * k2tog * (13 stitches [14 stitches; 15 stitches; --; --])
Decrease Row 3 (for sizes Toddler and Teen/Adult Small): k1, * k2tog * (7 stitches [--; 8 stitches; --; --])
Decrease Row 3 (for size Child): * k2tog * (-- [7 stitches; --; --; --])
Clip yarn tail, thread through remaining 7 (7; 8; --; --) stitches, pull tight, and thread to inside of hat. Knot. Tuck in ends and, if desired, block.
If you're making the Adult Medium or the Adult Large size, knit rows 1 - 12 twice and then knit rows 1 - 7 again. Then we'll work the following transition row:
Transition Row: * k1 through back loop, p1 *
Work this transition row 3 times. Transfer work to your dpns, and then we'll complete the decrease, as follows:
Decrease Row 1: * ssk * (-- [--; --; 32 stitches; 34 stitches])
Decrease Row 2: * ssk * (-- [--; --; 16 stitches; 17 stitches])
Decrease Row 3 (for size Adult Medium): * ssk * (-- [--; --; 8 stitches; --])
Decrease Row 3 (for size Adult Large): k1, * ssk * (-- [--; --; --; 9 stitches])
Clip yarn tail, thread through remaining -- (--; --; 8; 9) stitches, pull tight, and thread to inside of hat. Knot. Tuck in ends and, if desired, block.