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Madingley Beanie Hat​


Textural detailing and a chill-beating yarn combination provide a must-have knitted ladies’ beanie for the autumn. The Madingley Beanie Hat features a double-banded rib pattern which gives a comfortable fit with that extra feminine touch. 

The pattern is worked with two strands of a soft double knitting yarn held together to give extra warmth for a season-long beanie.

. Available for immediate download from the site.
. For more details, please see below.

Co-ordinating Cowl: For details about the co-ordinating Teversham Cowl, please click here.​
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Pattern Information

DIFFICULTY: Intermediate

TECHNIQUES REQUIRED: Knitting, purling, decreases, working in the round and working with two ends of yarn held together.

SIZES: Medium (Large)
To fit head size: 54-56 (58-60) cm / 21-22 (23–24) ins
Height of hat: 22 (22.5) cm / 8.5 (8.75) ins

MATERIALS:
Yarn: CoopKnits Socks Yeah DK,
   75% merino wool, 25% nylon, 112m/122 yds:50gm ball, in:
   Colour #202 Minos (Light Grey) x2* (3) balls.

Actual amount of yarn used in medium size hat: 
   98gm/3.5 oz, 220m/240 yds

* Note: The Medium size hat used almost all of the 2 balls of yarn specified. Please purchase or hold an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn to complete your project.

Yarn substitution: To use an alternative yarn, please select a DK (Double Knitting) yarn with a recommended gauge of about 22 sts:10 cm/4 ins using 4.0mm/US #6 needles when working with a single strand of yarn. Please note that the hat is worked with two ends of yarn held together throughout.

Needles: Size 4.5 (5.0)mm/US #7 (8) circular needles, length 80cm/32 ins or dpn’s.
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Gauge: Using two ends of yarn held together and working in Double Rib:
. Medium size: 19 sts & 26 rows:10cm/4 ins using 4.5mm/US #7 needles
. Large size: 18 sts & 25 rows:10cm/4 ins using 5.0mm/US #8 needles

Notions: Row counter, markers and tapestry needle for finishing.
Pattern information: 
The pattern includes stitch charts and full line-by-line instructions and is available for immediate download either from my Etsy store or from Ravelry.

PDF pattern file: 
The pdf file can be printed out or viewed on a computer, tablet or mobile device. Please let me know if you have any difficulties in downloading or opening the file. 

​Stitch Pattern: 
This design uses a reversible stitch pattern from our book: Reversible Knitting Stitches – A Sourcebook of 250 Double-Sided Stitch Patterns.
   • For more details about the book, please click here.
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   ​• To read more about using reversible stitches in your work, please click here.

Blogposts / Knitting Notes:
1: Seeing Double #1 – A new series of knitting with two ends of yarn
2: ... #2 – Using two ends of yarn for added warmth
3: ... #7 – Tips and techniques using doubled yarns
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Current Version: v09NOV2023​
Please contact me if you have a previous version of the pattern and would like an updated copy. 

© Moira Ravenscroft, 2025
​E-mail: [email protected]
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