I knitted this beanie originally for the hubby, but it’s a bit short and doesn’t cover his ears. With the edge folded over, it fits Roman perfectly. It’s nice and stretchy and will fit for many years to come.
This simple knitted beanie was a quick make and I whipped it up on a 4hr car trip. It’s pretty much one size fits all, as long as you use a nice stretchy yarn.
You can find the pattern here on Ravelry.
You’ll need:
About 150m worsted weight yarn
Needles: Set of circular or double pointed needles. US size 8, or size to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 20 stitches = 10cm using 2k, 2p rib, unstretched
Cast on a multiple of 4 stitches (I used 72 stitches) place marker and join into a loop, taking care not to twist stitches.
Work k2, p2 rib in rounds for 18 to 23cm (depending on whether the hat is for a child or adult)
Decrease: Round 1: (k2, p2tog) around
Round 2 and 3: (k2, p1) around
Round 4: (k2tog, p1) around
Round 5 and 6: (k1, p1) around
Round 7: K2tog around
Round 8: K around
Round 9: (k2 tog) around
Cut yarn leaving a 30cm tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull nice and tight. Knot on inside of hat. Weave in all ends.
Noel Wright says
Thanks for sharing this pattern. Can’t wait to try it out!
Kathryn Hartman says
Me too
Solina says
Very cute, Thank you!
Trish says
I love the decrease formula that you use. It’s the first one that gives me the look I wanted. Thanks for sharing.
thingsforboys says
thanks!
Beth says
Very cute. Would you consider adding this on Ravelry? Then I could have it saved with my favorites. 🙂
abby says
Hi Beth, I’ve added the pattern to Ravelry for you. Here’s the link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-knitted-beanie
Erin says
Hello!
I love this pattern, but just have one question about the weight of the yarn. On ravelry, it says bulky but on your pattern it says worsted weight.
Thank you
abby says
that is strange. I had a look on Ravelry and it also seems to mention the yarn I used (patons shadow tweed) as super bulky in another spot too. As long as you get the desired gauge then worsted, aran or bulky weight will be fine. I do not have any of the yarn I used leftover to measure its wpi. I hope that helps!
StaceyM says
Brand new knitter here. This is the first hat I’ve ever done. Question about the pattern. On the decrease, when it says K2, P2tog, does that mean that every 2 purls become a single for the whole round? Or am I misunderstanding and only the last purl of the round should be decreased? Thanks so much for any help you can offer! Wish me luck!
abby says
Yes, that’s right. Every 2 purls becomes one. So it’s K2, P2tog, K2, P2tog, K2, P2tog, K2, P2tog… to the end of the round. Happy knitting!
Lorinda says
Lovely quick pattern, great result. I added a lightweight bobble for a small baby.
abby says
thanks for stopping by Lorinda!
Dolly says
Hi if i wanted to make this for hubby then how many stitches should i cast off. 72 stitches that u used looks more for kids so am wondering how many stitches will do for an adult please
abby says
Hi Dolly, it depends what thickness of yarn you are using and what size needles. The easiest thing is to make a swatch of your yarn and then work out how many stitches per inch you are getting. Then measure your hubbies head and work out how many inches you need. Multiply that by the stitches per inch from your swatch. I hope that helps!
Dolly says
My yarn is 8 ply or double knit n needle is UK 8 so if i cast on 80 stitches then would this be ok?
abby says
I would think you’d need between 120-132 stitches with that yarn and needles for an adult hat.
Vannessa says
Hi
I’m new to knitting could you explain how I do this: place mark and join into a loop taking care not to twist stitches? How do I join into a loop?
abby says
Hi Vannessa, I’d suggest you take a look at my beginner knitting series: https://www.thingsforboys.com/2013/05/a-beginners-guide-to-knitting-resources.html. Knitting Help is a great site that has a lot of close up videos showing you how to do techniques, including joining knitting into a round. Hope that helps!
Faye says
Hi ty very much 4 shareing your patterns! Desert Jewel in pintrest
Diane Paul says
Do you have beanie patterns for boys aged from 3 to 6 not using circular needles. Also could you explain what worsted yarn is please. Many thanks Diane.
abby says
I’ve only ever made beanies in the round. Take a look at Ravelry for some pattern inspiration. Worsted weight yarn is equivalent to 10ply in Australia.
Judy says
Thank you for the very cute pattern.
abby says
thank you Judy. Happy knitting!
Linda Trzinski says
How many stitches should I cast on if knitting for a baby with 18 cm head width? Also, at what point do I start decreasing the stitches? I haven’t knit for a long time! Thank you.
Abby says
That sounds like quite a large head width for a baby (my head is 56cm around, which is an 18cm width). I would use 72 stitches as written. You start the decreases once the body is around 20cm in length. It’s not too crucial, as you fold the brim up.
Jean Rosenfeld says
For the simple knitted beanie, it says to work the rounds for 18 to 23 cm. Can you tell me what that measures in inches please.
Abby Rudakov says
It is 7-9 inches. Google has a very handy converter. 🙂
Nico says
Thanks for the great pattern, I’m working on a hat for myself now! I cast on 96 stitches, and I am working on 4.5mm needles (they didn’t have 5mm at my local store). I’m wondering around how much does the decreased section add to the length of the hat? I’m at about 8cm now (just k2p2 in the round), and wondering when I should decrease for an adult hat, since 23cm seems like a lot. I’m a bit of a beginner, so maybe my sense is just off! Please let me know if you get a chance 🙂
Abby Rudakov says
The decreased section does not add a lot. Usually for an adult hat, you’d work about 7-8 inches before starting the decreases. I have made so many hats that were too short, so I always err on the side of more rather than less these days. You can always fold the brim up.
Brigitte says
I am knitting two hats for my grandchildren. Their head size is 19″ and 18″ . How many inches would I need to knit for both of those sizes before I decrease. Thank you in advance.
Abby Rudakov says
Hi Brigitte, I would work 7-8″ before decreasing. I find longer is better than shorter as the excess can be folded up or it can be worn slouchy. Happy knitting!
Sheri says
Love this pattern! So easy and quick. I want to make matching Daddy and me hats. How many stitches for cast on would you recommend for a medium male size?
Thanks
Abby Rudakov says
Hi Sheri, the rib pattern is quite stretchy, so if you have the same gauge as written, I would cast on 80 stitches for an adult hat. Happy knitting!
Sheri says
Thanks so much! I have been making hats for the local Family Shelter as Random Acts of Kindness in memory of my son😇. I use the child pattern and wanted to do some for the dads and moms at the shelter. Now I will have hats for all ages at the shelter. This keeps my heart busy and honors my son.
Bonnie says
❤️❤️❤️Bless you
luann29a says
Do I bind off before threading the 30cm tail through? That doesn’t seem right.
Please clarify the threading part. Are the stitches still on the needle? Thank you.
abby says
No, you don’t need to bind off first, just thread the sewing needle through the stitches while still on the needle, then drop them off.