Easy Beanie Knitting Pattern Free
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This easy beanie knitting pattern is free! Super bulky yarn + large knitting needles making it a quick knit… a perfect last minute Christmas gift. ;)
About the Pattern
Available Sizes: One
Size: 20 – 22″ (51 – 56cm) Head Circumference
Styles: One, Slouchy
Pattern Format: Written Pattern, No Chart
Skill Level: Beginner
PDF Format: Printer Friendly
Bonus: Video
Pattern Name: Winter Soul
Techniques
Here are some of the knitting skills you need to know before getting started:
Knit in the Round
Knit & Purl Stitches
Decrease Stitches
Yarn & Substitutions
Yarn Weight: Super Bulky
Yardage: 45 – 55 yards (41 – 50 meters)
Suggested Yarn: Cascade Yarn Magnum
Needles & Notions
US 15 (10mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) Cable
US 17 (12mm) Circular Needles with a 16” (40cm) & 24”+ (60cm) Cable, or DPNs
Extras: Stitch Markers
Gauge
7.5 STS & 11.5 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Details
Measurements: 9″ Wide x 10 1/4″ (23cm x 26cm)
Gauge: 7.5 STS & 11.5 rounds per 4” (10cm) square, knit in the pattern below
Weight: 3.7oz (105g) (with pom)
Notes
Not reversible.
Knit bottom up.
Knit using the rib & stockinette stitch.
Knit in the round with a circular needle.
When knitting in the round you’re always knitting the right side of your work.
Knitting Abbreviations
*– * – repeat between * to end of round
CO – cast-on (long-tail cast-on method)
DPNs – double pointed needles
K – knit stitches (K1 means to knit 1 stitch)
K2TOG – knit 2 stitches together
P – purl stitches (P2 means to purl 2 stitches)
PM – place stitch marker
SM – slip stitch marker
STS – stitches
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Pattern Instructions
Using US 15 (10mm) circular needles with a 16″ (40cm) cable.
CO 40 STS, PM, join in the round.
Rounds 1-4: *K1, P1*
Switch to size US 17 (12mm) circular needles with a 16” (40cm) cable.
Rounds 5-19: *K* until it measures about 6” (15cm) from CO edge, or desired length.
Note (Optional):
When the stitches get too tight switch to DPNs or a longer cable and knit using the magic loop method.
Decrease for the crown, Knit In The Magic Loop Method:
Round 20: *K3, K2TOG, PM*
Round 21: *K2, K2TOG, SM*
Round 22: *K1, K2TOG, SM*
Round 23: *K2TOG, remove stitch marker*
End:
Without binding-off, cut the yarn leaving a 10” (25cm) tail, pull it through the remaining STS, push through the top hole to the inside and then weave in the ends.
Block, if desired. (I didn’t block mine.)
Add pom-pom (Optional).
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