This post will show you how to knit a beanie, a great project for anyone who is learning how to knit in the round.
Wear it with the brim turned up for a fitted look or not for more slouch.
Not too bulky and not too light, this hat is comfortable to wear on those fresh fall days.
An Easy Level Knitting Pattern
This is an easy pattern for those of you who are advanced beginner level, and the techniques you will need to know are knit, purl, k2tog and knitting in the round.
Using mainly knit and purl stitches, it will also introduce you to decreasing and shaping.
If you have never knit in the round before you can watch my video tutorial here.
*Please scroll down to see the free pattern*
The Yarn I Used
I made the hat using Classic Alize Lanagold yarn in brown and knit on size 5.5 mm (US 9) 16″ circular needles.
You can find this yarn on Etsy or can substitute it with any worsted or aran yarn.
I knit this hat in the round on circular needles, so there was no seaming involved, just a few loose ends to sew in at the end.
Resources and tutorials you may find helpful in following this pattern:
This pattern is great for any advanced beginner knitters.
- You should be comfortable casting on and casting off, as well as knitting in garter stitch.
- You should be comfortable working the purl stitch.
- You should be comfortable knitting in the round.
- You should also be comfortable reading knitting patterns.
- And understanding knitting abbreviations and terms.
Hat Knitting Pattern
Purchase the inexpensive ad-free, PDF printable pattern in my shop here.
Notes
The hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit.
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Skill Level – Easy
Size –
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Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult
Height of finished hat (adult) – 10″ this has a little slouch.
If you don’t want the hat to have slouch you can knit the height like this – 6, (7, 7.5, 8) inches.
The hat will have a more fitted style.
Gauge – 16 sts and 20 rounds in 4 inches
The Supplies You Need…
Yarn
- 1 skein of Alize Lanagold Classic in light brown
- Medium weight yarn 04 / worsted or aran.
- Yarn weight guide
Needles
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5.5mm (US 9) 16″ circular knitting needles
Notions
Abbreviations / / Knitting Abbreviations List
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- CO – Cast on
- Cont = Continue(ing)
- K = Knit
- K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
- P – Purl
- PM – Place marker
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Pattern
- CO B – 56, (T – 64, C – 72, A – 80) sts, join in the round and pm, being careful not to twist the sts.
- K2, P2 every round (2 x 2 rib) for – B – 4.5 (T – 5, C – 5.5, A – 6) inches.
- Then knit every round until hat measures – B – 7.5, (T – 8, C – 8.5, A – 9) inches from the co edge.
- The hat will have a slouchy style from the co edge.
- Shape crown:
- K4, K2tog – rep to end, K4
- Knit round.
- K3, K2tog – rep to end, K4
- Knit round.
- K2, K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Knit round.
- K1, K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Knit round.
- K2tog – rep to the end of the round.
- Cut yarn and sew through the rem sts and pull tight. Secure and weave in any loose ends.
- Add a pom to the hat and stitch into place.
Make a really easy beanie with plenty of slouch that is perfect for those fresh autumn days! The hat knits up quickly and the simple design makes for a relaxing and enjoyable knit. Gauge - 16 sts x 20 rows = 4" Sizes - Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult Height of finished hat (adult) - 10" this has a little slouch. If you don't want the hat to have slouch you can knit the height like this - 6, (7, 7.5, 8) inches. The hat will have a more fitted style. Abbreviations Approx = Approximately Beg = Begin(ning) CO - Cast on Cont = Continue(ing) K = Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P – Purl PM - Place marker Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat Rnd(s) = Round(s) St(s) = Stitch(es) As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Beginner Beanie Hat Knitting Pattern
Materials
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Instructions
Shape crown:
Notes
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Happy Knitting! xoxo
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