Sun Valley Beanie - Knitting Pattern

Sun Valley, Idaho is one of my most favorite places to visit. Home of the world’s first chairlift, it is a skiing town through and through. Of all the simple beanie patterns I have knit, this one best combines great fit, simple design, and versatility among different brands of yarn. Plus, the pattern is available in 5 sizes, so you can make a beanie for everyone in the family. Happy Knitting!
 
METHOD: knit in the round bottom up
SKILLS REQUIRED: knit, purl, joining in the round
SIZES: Newborn (Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult)
MATERIALS: 
1 skein of Super Bulky yarn (weight 6) I recommend any of the following
Malabrigo “Rasta”
Lion Brand “Wool Ease - Thick and Quick”
We Are Knitters “The Wool”
Wool and the Gang “Crazy Sexy Wool”
Malabrigo “Noventa”
US size 13/9 mm, 16” circular needles
Stitch marker
Measuring tape/ruler
Scissors
Pom pom (optional)
YARDAGE: for an adult size, appx 65 yds
GAUGE : 5 stitches and 6 rows = 2” x 2” Measured in stockinette on Size 13 (9 mm) needles, unblocked