Easy Beanie Hat Knitting Pattern (Super Bulky + Free Printable)

This easy beanie hat knitting pattern is a cozy, super-bulky winter staple you can make in an evening.

The Aphrodite Beanie is knit in the round with simple knit and purl stitches to create a broken rib texture that’s stretchy, warm, and flattering on everyone.

With a soft slouch and big pom on top, it’s the perfect “throw-on and go” hat for cold days.

This pattern is now available as a free printable knitting pattern, so you can knit from a handy PDF or follow along below on this page.

Before You Get Started

This is an easy-level (advanced beginner) project.

If you can:

• Cast on
• Knit and purl
• Knit two stitches together (k2tog)
• Knit in the round on circular needles

…you’re ready to make this hat.

The beanie is worked in the round, from the brim upwards, in a simple broken rib stitch and finished with one decrease round at the top before gathering the remaining stitches.

Super bulky yarn makes it a fast, satisfying knit that’s ideal for gifts or a weekend project.

You might find these tutorials helpful before you start:

• How to cast on knitting
• How to purl
• How to join knitting in the round with circular knitting needles
• How to knit two stitches together (k2tog)
• How to measure gauge in knitting

And if you prefer knitting hats flat, you can also try this beginner hat pattern knit on straight needles.

Materials Needed

Yarn

• Super bulky (6) yarn – approx. 1 skein
  • Sample shown: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Fisherman 099
  • Yarn weight: Super bulky / super chunky / 14-ply

Needles

• 10mm (US 15) 16″ circular knitting needles
  • You may switch to double-pointed needles (DPNs) for the final decrease if you prefer, but it’s not essential for this simple crown.

Notions

• Stitch marker (for beginning of round)
• Tape measure
• Yarn / darning needle
• Scissors
• Pom pom maker (e.g. 2½” / 65mm)
  • Yarn pom or faux fur pom – your choice

Size Information

Finished size (blocked, without pom):

• Fits: Adult woman – adult medium
• Hat length (lying flat, without pom): approx. 9.5″ (24 cm)
• Width (lying flat): approx. 9.5″ (24 cm)
• Circumference (to fit): approx. 22–26″ (56–66 cm) due to stretch of broken rib stitch

Gauge

• 10 sts and 15 rounds = 4″ (10 cm) in broken rib pattern, knit in the round, after light blocking.

If your gauge is tighter or looser, adjust your needle size so your finished hat fits comfortably.

Abbreviations

• k – knit
• p – purl
• k2tog – knit the next 2 stitches together
• pm – place marker
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• rnd(s) – round(s)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• cont – continue(ing)

Pattern Instructions

Aphrodite Easy Beanie Hat (in the round)

Cast on

Cast on 40 sts using 10mm (US 15) circular needles.

Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist the stitches.
Pm for the beginning of the round.

Broken Rib Body

Work in broken rib stitch as follows:

• Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
• Rnd 2: Knit all sts.

Rep Rnds 1–2 until the hat measures 8.5–9″ (21.5–23 cm) from the cast-on edge, or to your desired length before shaping the crown.

Crown Decrease

Next rnd (decrease): *K2tog; rep from * to end of rnd. (40 sts → 20 sts)

Break yarn, leaving a long tail.

Thread the tail onto a yarn needle, draw the yarn through all 20 rem sts, pull tight to close the top of the hat, and fasten securely on the inside with a knot.

Weave in all loose ends.

Finishing

Make a pom pom using the same yarn (or attach a faux fur pom) and sew it securely to the top of the hat.

Block lightly if desired to even out the stitches and shape the hat.

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I’d love to see your work.

Happy Knitting!

FAQ

Q: How can I make the hat smaller or larger?

A: To make a smaller hat, cast on fewer stitches in multiples of 2 (e.g. 36 sts) and work to a slightly shorter length before decreasing.

To make a larger hat, cast on more stitches in multiples of 2 (e.g. 44 sts) and/or add extra length for more slouch.

Always check your gauge and adjust cast-on numbers in multiples of 2 so the broken rib pattern works evenly in the round.

Q: Can I use a different super bulky yarn?

A: Yes, any super bulky (weight 6) yarn that meets the gauge (about 10 sts = 4″) will work.

Wool blends are warm and bouncy, while acrylic or wool-acrylic mixes make for easy-care hats.

Q: Do I have to use a pom pom?

A: Not at all. The Aphrodite beanie looks great with or without a pom.

You can leave it plain, use a yarn pom, or add a faux fur pom for a more polished look.

Free Printable

To make this project even easier, I’ve created a free printable version of the easy beanie pattern.

You can keep it handy while you work—no need to keep checking your phone or scrolling through the blog.

It’s perfect for printing out or saving to your tablet for easy access anytime.

Just click the print button below to grab your free copy!

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