Materials
1(1, 1, 2) hanks of Knit Picks Muse Handpainted, or approximately 65(85, 105, 135) yards of any heavy worsted weight/aran yarn. Sample uses the colorway “Impulse”
Size 10.5(6.5 mm) circular needles
Size 8(5.0 mm) circular needles
Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
Gauge
14 stitches and 20 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch worked in the round
Abbreviations
CO: cast on
k: knit
p: purl
pm: place marker
beg: beginning
s1wyib: slip one stitch purlwise, while keeping the yarn in the back
CDD: center double decrease
k2tog: knit two stitches together
ea: each
st(s): stitch(es)
*...*: repeat the instructions in the asterisks
Helpful Tutorials
Closing the top of a beanie:
Sizing Notes
This pattern is designed to fit newborns-adults and distributed into five sizes that are written as S(M, L, XL). Each size measures approximately 16(18, 20, 22) inches when finished. Each size will fit many heads, so I recommend choosing the size that best suits your negative/positive ease preferences.
Pattern Notes
Find the yarn featured in this pattern here.
This beanie is worked in the round, so be sure to place a stitch at the beginning of every round.
You can use any method you would like to work in the round. I personally prefer using a 16” circular needle, then switching to magic loop/DPNs for the crown of the beanie.
This beanie is designed to be a bit slouchy, but instructions are provided if you would like to alter this.
Brim
Using smaller needles
CO 56(64, 72, 80) sts using the long tail cast on method, and pm to mark the beg of ea round.
Rounds 1-6(8, 10, 12)
*k1, p1* around
Proceed to Body Instructions
Body
Using larger needles
Round 1
*s1wyib, p1* around
Round 2
*k1, p1* around
Repeat Rounds 1-2 until the beanie measures 6(7, 8, 9) inches from the cast on edge. If you would like your beanie to be less/more slouchy, simply work less/more repeats. Always end on a Round 2 repeat.
Proceed to Crown Instructions
Crown
Round 1
*s1wyib, p1* around
Round 2
*k1, CDD* around.
Rounds 3-4
k all sts
Round 5
*k2tog* around
Round 6
k all sts
Proceed to Finishing Instructions
Finishing
Cut yarn, and weave through rem sts with the tail. Refer to this tutorial if needed.
Most hats are fine without blocking, since they will naturally shape to fit the recipient’s head over time. However, feel free to spritz the beanie, and place it on a head form to shape.
After blocking, top with a yarn or faux fur pom if desired! Find my favorite poms here.
Lastly, enjoy and show off your beautiful new beanie, or gift it to someone special. If desired, share it on Instagram and tag @thegracefultangle!
I hope you enjoyed following this pattern! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to send an email to thegracefultangle@gmail.com. Don't forget to follow along on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook and to stay in the loop!
Until next time,
Amy Kate
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