Cozy Knit Beanie Pattern

Create your very own cozy knit beanie using this detailed pattern. Perfect for beginners, this beanie features a beautiful ribbed design and is made from soft yarn that will keep you warm all season long.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn (approximately 150 yards) in bright red
• Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular knitting needles (16-inch cable recommended)
• Size 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles (for crown shaping)
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in ribbing pattern.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• KP: Knit-Purl (K1, P1)
• St: Stitch
• Rnd: Round
• Rib: A pattern of alternating knit and purl stitches

Instructions

Beanie Body

1. CO 80 stitches loosely onto the circular needles.
2. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
3. Join in the round being careful not to twist the stitches.
4. Work in a ribbing pattern (K1, P1) for 2 inches.
5. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and work until the piece measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Crown Shaping

1. Begin crown shaping by switching to double-pointed needles when necessary:
2. 1. *K6, K2tog; repeat from * around (70 stitches).
3. 2. *K5, K2tog; repeat from * around (60 stitches).
4. 3. *K4, K2tog; repeat from * around (50 stitches).
5. 4. *K3, K2tog; repeat from * around (40 stitches).
6. 5. *K2, K2tog; repeat from * around (30 stitches).
7. 6. *K1, K2tog; repeat from * around (20 stitches).
8. 7. K2tog around (10 stitches).

Finishing

1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (approximately 6 inches).
2. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat.
3. Weave in all loose ends using a yarn needle.
4. Block if necessary by lightly steaming or washing according to yarn care instructions.

Your cozy knit beanie is now complete! Enjoy it yourself or give it as a gift. Happy knitting!