This pattern combines I-cord construction with a simple beanie design:
Materials:
Materials:
• Approximately 150-200 yards of worsted weight yarn (wool or acrylic blend recommended)
• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular knitting needles (16" or 20" length)
• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) - for decreasing the crown
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
Gauge:
Approximately 4.5 stitches and 6 rows per inch in stockinette stitch
Abbreviations:
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• St(s): Stitch(es)
I-Cord Cast On:
1. Cast on 3 stitches using your preferred method.
2. \*Knit 3, slip the stitches back onto the left needle, repeat from \* until the I-cord is the desired length to fit around your head, minus about 2 inches for stretching. (Typically, around 20-22 inches for an adult).
3. Bind off all 3 stitches.
Picking Up Stitches:
1. With the right side facing you, carefully pick up and knit one stitch for each row along one edge of the I-cord. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Beanie Body:
1. Join to work in the round.
2. Knit every round until the beanie measures approximately 7-8 inches from the picked-up edge.
Crown Decreases:
1. Switch to DPNs when the circumference gets too small for the circular needle.
2. \*Knit 6, K2tog, repeat from \* to end of round.
3. Knit one round.
4. \*Knit 5, K2tog, repeat from \* to end of round.
5. Knit one round.
6. Continue decreasing in this manner, reducing the number of knit stitches between the K2tog decreases by one each time, until you have very few stitches left.
Finishing:
1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
2. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the beanie.
3. Secure the yarn on the inside of the beanie.
4. Weave in all loose ends.
Optional:
• Add a pom to the top of the beanie.
• Fold up the brim for a different look.
Important Notes:
• This pattern is a guideline, and you may need to adjust the number of stitches or rows to achieve the desired size and fit.
• Always check your gauge to ensure that your beanie will be the correct size.
• Feel free to experiment with different stitch patterns for the body of the beanie.
Happy knitting!
• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) circular knitting needles (16" or 20" length)
• US Size 8 (5.0 mm) double-pointed needles (DPNs) - for decreasing the crown
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
Gauge:
Approximately 4.5 stitches and 6 rows per inch in stockinette stitch
Abbreviations:
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit (decrease)
• St(s): Stitch(es)
I-Cord Cast On:
1. Cast on 3 stitches using your preferred method.
2. \*Knit 3, slip the stitches back onto the left needle, repeat from \* until the I-cord is the desired length to fit around your head, minus about 2 inches for stretching. (Typically, around 20-22 inches for an adult).
3. Bind off all 3 stitches.
Picking Up Stitches:
1. With the right side facing you, carefully pick up and knit one stitch for each row along one edge of the I-cord. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Beanie Body:
1. Join to work in the round.
2. Knit every round until the beanie measures approximately 7-8 inches from the picked-up edge.
Crown Decreases:
1. Switch to DPNs when the circumference gets too small for the circular needle.
2. \*Knit 6, K2tog, repeat from \* to end of round.
3. Knit one round.
4. \*Knit 5, K2tog, repeat from \* to end of round.
5. Knit one round.
6. Continue decreasing in this manner, reducing the number of knit stitches between the K2tog decreases by one each time, until you have very few stitches left.
Finishing:
1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
2. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the beanie.
3. Secure the yarn on the inside of the beanie.
4. Weave in all loose ends.
Optional:
• Add a pom to the top of the beanie.
• Fold up the brim for a different look.
Important Notes:
• This pattern is a guideline, and you may need to adjust the number of stitches or rows to achieve the desired size and fit.
• Always check your gauge to ensure that your beanie will be the correct size.
• Feel free to experiment with different stitch patterns for the body of the beanie.
Happy knitting!
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