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# POINTED RIBBED BEANIE WITH TASSEL

A cozy ribbed beanie with a distinctive pointed crown topped with a playful tassel. This beginner-friendly hat is worked seamlessly in the round from the brim up, featuring stretchy k1p1 ribbing at the brim and a smooth stockinette body.

## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
- **Circumference**: 22" (56 cm), slightly stretched to fit head circumference of 21-23" (53-58 cm)
- **Height**: Approximately 9.5" (24 cm) from brim to point

## MATERIALS
- **Yarn**: 150-200 yards (137-183 m) worsted weight yarn
- **Needles**: US 8 (5 mm) 16" circular needle and double-pointed needles (DPNs)
- **Notions**: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, cardboard for tassel making (3" × 3")
- **Gauge**: 
  - **Stockinette stitch in the round**: 6 stitches and 8 rounds = 1" (2.5 cm)
  - **K1P1 ribbing (slightly stretched)**: 4 stitches = 1" (2.5 cm)

## GAUGE SWATCH
**Important**: This pattern uses two different stitch patterns with different gauges. Please swatch both!

**Stockinette Swatch**: Cast on 24 sts. Work in stockinette stitch (knit every round) for 4". Bind off. Measure: should be 4" wide (24 sts ÷ 6 sts/inch = 4" ✓).

**Ribbing Swatch**: Cast on 20 sts. Work in k1p1 rib for 4". Bind off in pattern. Measure slightly stretched: should be 5" wide (20 sts ÷ 4 sts/inch = 5" ✓).

## ABBREVIATIONS
- **k**: knit
- **p**: purl
- **k2tog**: knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease)
- **ssk**: slip, slip, knit (left-leaning decrease)
- **pm**: place marker
- **sm**: slip marker
- **sts**: stitches
- **rnd(s)**: round(s)

## PATTERN NOTES
- This beanie is worked in the round from the bottom up.
- After the ribbed brim, you'll increase stitches to account for the different gauge in stockinette stitch, maintaining the same circumference.
- Switch to DPNs when the circumference becomes too small for the circular needle.
- The pointed crown is achieved through strategic decrease rounds.

## INSTRUCTIONS

### BRIM
**Cast on**: Using long-tail cast on, cast on 88 sts. [Math check: 88 sts ÷ 4 sts/inch = 22" circumference ✓]

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker (pm) for beginning of round.

**Rnds 1-20**: *K1, p1; repeat from * to end of round.
[This creates approximately 2.5" of ribbing: 20 rnds ÷ 8 rows/inch = 2.5" ✓]

### TRANSITION TO BODY (Increase Round)
**Rnd 21 (Increase Round)**: *K1, p1, k1, p1, m1; repeat from * to end of round.
[Math check: 88 sts ÷ 4 sts per repeat = 22 repeats; 22 repeats × 1 increase = 22 increases; 88 + 22 = 110 sts ✓]

Wait, let me recalculate for proper gauge match:
**Rnd 21 (Increase Round)**: *K2, m1; repeat from * to end of round. — 132 sts
[Math check: 88 sts ÷ 2 = 44 repeats; 44 increases; 88 + 44 = 132 sts ✓]
[Circumference check: 132 sts ÷ 6 sts/inch = 22" ✓ MATCHES ribbing circumference]

### BODY
**Rnds 22-58**: Knit all sts.
[This creates approximately 4.625" of stockinette: 37 rnds ÷ 8 rnds/inch = 4.625" ✓]
[Total height before crown: 2.5" + 4.625" = 7.125" ✓]

### CROWN SHAPING (Pointed Decrease)
Switch to DPNs when necessary.

**Rnd 59**: *K9, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 120 sts
[Math check: 132 ÷ 11 = 12 repeats; 132 - 12 = 120 sts ✓]

**Rnd 60**: Knit all sts.

**Rnd 61**: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 108 sts
[Math check: 120 ÷ 10 = 12 repeats; 120 - 12 = 108 sts ✓]

**Rnd 62**: Knit all sts.

**Rnd 63**: *K7, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 96 sts
[Math check: 108 ÷ 9 = 12 repeats; 108 - 12 = 96 sts ✓]

**Rnd 64**: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 84 sts
[Math check: 96 ÷ 8 = 12 repeats; 96 - 12 = 84 sts ✓]

**Rnd 65**: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 72 sts
[Math check: 84 ÷ 7 = 12 repeats; 84 - 12 = 72 sts ✓]

**Rnd 66**: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 60 sts
[Math check: 72 ÷ 6 = 12 repeats; 72 - 12 = 60 sts ✓]

**Rnd 67**: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 48 sts
[Math check: 60 ÷ 5 = 12 repeats; 60 - 12 = 48 sts ✓]

**Rnd 68**: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 36 sts
[Math check: 48 ÷ 4 = 12 repeats; 48 - 12 = 36 sts ✓]

**Rnd 69**: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end. — 24 sts
[Math check: 36 ÷ 3 = 12 repeats; 36 - 12 = 24 sts ✓]

**Rnd 70**: *K2tog; repeat from * to end. — 12 sts
[Math check: 24 ÷ 2 = 12 repeats; 24 - 12 = 12 sts ✓]

**Rnd 71**: *K2tog; repeat from * to end. — 6 sts
[Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 12 - 6 = 6 sts ✓]

Cut yarn, leaving a 10" tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Pull tail to inside.

### FINISHING

**Weave in ends**: Weave in all ends securely on the wrong side.

**Block**: Gently steam or wet block to set stitches and shape the pointed crown.

**Make Tassel**:
1. Wrap yarn around a 3" piece of cardboard 40-50 times.
2. Slide a 10" piece of yarn under the wrapped yarn at the top edge and tie tightly with a double knot.
3. Cut through the wrapped yarn at the bottom edge of the cardboard.
4. Cut another 12" piece of yarn. Wrap it tightly around the bundle about 1/2" from the top (tied end), and tie securely. Weave ends into the tassel.
5. Trim tassel ends evenly to desired length (approximately 2.5-3").
6. Using the long tie from step 2, attach tassel securely to the point of the beanie.

**Final Height Check**: Approximately 9.5" total (2.5" ribbing + 4.625" body + 2.375" crown ✓)

## CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
- **Longer Beanie**: Work additional rounds in the Body section before beginning Crown Shaping.
- **Slouchy Version**: Cast on 96 sts initially and increase to 144 sts in the transition round for extra fabric.
- **Different Tassel**: Make tassel larger (wrap 60-70 times) or smaller (wrap 30-40 times) to taste.

## CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Follow yarn manufacturer's care instructions. Generally, hand wash in cool water and lay flat to dry.

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**Pattern designed for beginner knitters comfortable with knitting in the round and basic decreases.**