Cosy up with this beanie knitting pattern inspired by The Albanian Alps.
Whether you’re indulging in an après-ski, strolling the streets in the snowy weather or just travelling to work on a cold morning, the Efimia hat will keep you warm and look stylish.
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Easy Knit Beanie Pattern
This is an easy level knitting pattern, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, and stranded knitting in the round, as well as knitting on either circular needles or double pointed needles.
The hat pattern is easy to follow, knitting in the round on 16″ circular needles, you could knit this hat on DPN’s if it is your preference.
This easy hat knitting pattern is great for any beginners who are learning how to knit, as it is a great project for learning the basic knitting stitches.
Beanie Knitting Pattern
If you are a beginner it will also introduce you to shaping through simple decreases.
The hat size can also be adapted if you want to make it smaller or larger, just measure the circumference of the recipients head and adjust the number of stitches you cast on.
If you would like to make more knitted items for women, please take a look at the other patterns in the women’s knitting pattern library.
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The Efimia Hat Knitting Pattern
This is an easy level knitting pattern, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog, and stranded knitting in the round, as well as knitting on either circular needles or double pointed needles.
Materials
- 1 skein of super bulky yarn (in dark brown – I used Yarn Art Alpine Alpaca in colour 438) and 1 skein or a scrap of white or light brown suitable for size 10.00mm (US 15) needles.
- Lion Brand wool ease thick and quick or something similar will also be ok to use. Super bulky weight – 106 yards.
Tools
- Set of 10.00mm (US 15) 16″ circulars
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Tape measure
- Pom pom maker Clover 2 - 1/2 inch Large.
Instructions
Yarn A – Dark brown / Yarn B – White (or light brown)
Cast on > 38 sts in Yarn A, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
1st rnd: K1, P1 to form rib
Knit in rib until work from beg measures 3″.
Next row: knit 1 row and add 1 stitch so you have 39 sts.
Next row: (join in Yarn B)
*Knit 2 Yarn A, Knit 1 Yarn B
Knit 2 rows Yarn A*
These two rows from * to * form the pattern – continue until the hat measures 8.5/9″ from cast on edge.
Decrease =
- Shape top: 1st rnd: *K1. K2tog. Rep from * around till last st K1.
- 2nd rnd: Knit.
- 3rd rnd: *K2tog. Rep from * around.
Break yarn. Draw end through rem sts and fasten securely.
Sew in any loose ends.
Make a pom pom and securely fasten to the top of the hat.
Notes
Gauge – 5 stitches = 2″
This hat knits up quickly in super bulky yarn, and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
You are welcome to sell items knit from this pattern, I just ask that you give pattern credit to Handy Little Me and link to www.handylittleme.com in any listings. Thank you!
Abbreviations >
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Begin(ning)
Cont = Continue(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
P – Purl
PM - Place marker
M1 = Make 1 stitch
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
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