When it comes to knitting in the round, there are lots of ways to get the job done. Joy Macdonell teaches all of the essentials, including how to work with circular needles, double-pointed needles and with the Magic Loop method (to name a few). 

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Yarn: Beanie with I-Cord Brim uses 1 skein Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn in Fig (6 oz/170 g, 106 yd/97 m); Slouchy Hat with I-Cord Knot uses 1 skein Patons (3.5 oz/100 g, 210 yd/192 m) in Mercury

Needles: Beanie with I-Cord Brim uses U.S. size 11 DPNs or U.S. size 11 36" circular needle; Slouchy Hat with I-Cord Knot uses U.S. size 8 dpns or U.S. size 8 36" circular needle

Gauge: Beanie with I-Cord Brim is 10.5 sts = 4", Slouchy Hat with I-Cord Knot is 16 sts = 4"

Finished Measurements: Beanie with I-Cord Brim is 21" circumference and 8" tall; Slouchy Hat with I-Cord Knot is 21" circumference and 9.5" tall