Knit Adult Beanie Hat Pattern with Variations
https://www.ravelry.com/people/AstroGirlBunny
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AstroGirlBunny/misty-gray-beanie-knit-hat
https://www.ravelry.com/projects/AstroGirlBunny/misty-gray-beanie-knit-hat
Yarn
88 yards (80m/100g)
Bulky weight (5), plied yarn.
However, if you decide to play around with the yarn weight, adjust the needle size and the pattern accordingly.
Knitting Needles
Size: US 10 (6 mm) – Or size to obtain gauge.
Circular and DPN’s.
For circular’s, keep cord no longer than 20 inches long (when including needles). Else any longer will be too long.
Notions Needed
Stitch Marker
Tapestry needle or small crochet hook (to weave in ends at end of the project).
Gauge
13 sts x 20 rows to 4 inches.
Size
To Fit Size: 17.00 inches (43.25 cm) Small
19.00 inches (51.00 cm) Medium
23.00 inches (58.00 cm) Large
Finished: 14.75 inches (37.50 cm) Small
17.25 inches (43.75 cm) Medium
19.75 inches (50.25 cm) Large
For reference of Small, Medium, Large, within the pattern, the number of stitches, etc., will be noted as “XX stitches [YY, ZZ]” with XX being Small, YY being Medium, and ZZ being Large.
Abbreviations
K knit
P purl
RS Right Side
WS Wrong Side
Rnd/rnd Round
rpt Repeat
st(s) Stitch(es)
k2tog Knit Next Two Stitches Together
Technique Note on Cast On
This pattern requires the use of Alternative Cable Cast On for 1 x 1 ribbing. Also known as Invisible Cast On. For an easy tutorial on this cast on, check out this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/bu5ze4mTf_c
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Pattern Options
The beanie is designed to be long so that it can be worn either as tall (current fashion) or wear with a folded brim. To create a regular length beanie, update the pattern so that the length of the body is instead this (before starting the crown shaping): 4 inches [4.5, 5]
Pattern
Cast On – Part One
Using Alternate Cable cast-on method, cast on a total of 48 stitches [56, 64].
Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts. Place stitch marker to indicate start of round.
Brim – Part Two
Now do row after row in the pattern *K1, P1* rib until work measures 2.5 inches [2.75, 3] from the cast on. Remember to keep your stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
Body – Part Three
Next rnd: Knit all stitches.
Repeat row after row doing only knit stitches, keeping your stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
Repeat this work, round after round, until work measures – FROM CAST ON – a total of 6 inches [6.5, 7].
Therefore, this will be measured to include the brim.
Crown – Part Four
Are you making size Small (17 inch)? Then jump to Rnd 5 to begin Crown.
Are you making size Medium (19 inch)? Then jump to Rnd 3 to begin Crown.
Are you making size Large (23 inch)? Then start at Rnd 1 to begin Crown.
Rnd 01: *K6, k2tog; rpt from * to end [56 sts]
You will do this repeat 8 times, ending up with 56 stitches.
Rnd 02: *Knit*
Rnd 03: *K5, k2tog; rpt from * to end [48 sts]
You will do this repeat 8 times, ending up with 48 stitches.
Rnd 04: *Knit*
Rnd 05: *K4, k2tog; rpt from * to end [40 sts]
You will do this repeat 8 times, ending up with 40 stitches.
Rnd 06: *Knit*
Rnd 07: *K3, k2tog; rpt from * to end [32 sts]
You will do this repeat 8 times, ending up with 32 stitches.
Rnd 08: *Knit*
Rnd 09: *K2, k2tog; rpt from * to end [24 sts]
You will do this repeat 8 times, ending up with 24 stitches.
Rnd 10: *Knit*
At this point, you will most likely need to switch to DPNs.
Rnd 11: *K1, k2tog; rpt from * to end [16 sts]
You will do this repeat 8 times, ending up with 16 stitches.
Rnd 12: *Knit*
Rnd 13: *k2tog; rpt from * to end [8 sts]
You will do this repeat 8 times, ending up with 8 stitches.
Rnd 14: *k2tog; rpt from * to end [4 sts]
You will do this repeat 4 times, ending up with 4 stitches.
Break yarn and draw through remaining 4 sts, tighten to close.
Finishing – Part Five
Weave in all ends using the tapestry needle or crochet hook.
Blocking isn't needed but is recommended if your crown needs to be shaped a little.
