Let the yarn do the work for this simple beanie. Brim can be worn folded up or down, add a couple of inches for additional slouch, and choose whether to pom, or not.
Yarn: Wonderland Yarns “Mad Hatter Blossom” sport weight, 100% superwash merino, 344 yds, 4 oz: 1 cake. Shown in limited edition colorway “Great Barrier Reef Anemones”
Needles & Notions: US 3/3.25m needles, 16"/40cm circular needles and dpns, or your preferred arrangement for working in the round, 1 stitch marker, yarn needle, pom-pom maker (optional)
Gauge: 26 sts/34 rounds = 4"/10 cm in stockinette stitch before blocking
Measurements: (beanie is stretchy and fits a wide range of heads) S/M: 16"/40.5cm around, sized to fit 17-19"/43-48cm head L: 18.5"/47cm around, sized to fit 20-22"/51-56cm head, (pictured)
Difficulty: Easy