Adult Men's Beanie Pattern

Skills Required: Intermediate

Size: Adult Men

Needle Size: 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) circular needles

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Imperial size 4, Metric size 10)

Gauge: 18 stitches x 24 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Cast On:

Using a long-tail cast on, cast on 88 stitches onto your circular needles. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.

Ribbing:

Round 1: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of round

Rounds 2-10: Repeat Round 1

Body:

Rounds 11-26: Knit all stitches

Decrease Rounds:

Switch to double-pointed needles when needed

Round 27: *K2, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (66 stitches remaining)

Round 28: Knit all stitches

Round 29: *K1, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (44 stitches remaining)

Round 30: Knit all stitches

Round 31: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (22 stitches remaining)

Round 32: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (11 stitches remaining)

Finishing:

Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the beanie. Weave in ends.

Optional: Add a faux fur pom-pom to the top of the beanie for extra style!