Stay cozy and stylish with this classic beanie pattern designed for a 7-year-old boy. The pattern starts with 82 stitches and includes detailed instructions to guide you through the process.

Materials

• Yarn: Medium weight yarn (US), Aran (UK), 10 ply (Metric), approximately 150 yards (137 meters)
• Needles: Size 7 (US)/ 4.5mm (UK) circular needles and double-pointed needles
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch

Instructions

1. Cast on 82 stitches using circular needles, join in the round and place marker for beginning of round.
2. Rounds 1-10: *K2, P2* repeat around
3. Rounds 11-20: Knit all stitches
4. Rounds 21-30: *K6, P2* repeat around
5. Rounds 31-40: Knit all stitches
6. Rounds 41-45: *K1, P2, K4* repeat around
7. Rounds 46-50: Knit all stitches
8. Rounds 51-55: *K2, P2, K2* repeat around
9. Rounds 56-60: Knit all stitches
10. Rounds 61-65: *K2, P2, K2* repeat around
11. Rounds 66-70: Knit all stitches
12. Rounds 71-75: *K1, P2, K4* repeat around
13. Rounds 76-80: Knit all stitches
14. Rounds 81-85: *K6, P2* repeat around
15. Rounds 86-95: Knit all stitches
16. Decrease rounds:
    1. *K6, K2tog* repeat around
    2. Knit all stitches
    3. *K5, K2tog* repeat around
    4. Knit all stitches
    5. *K4, K2tog* repeat around
    6. Knit all stitches
    7. *K3, K2tog* repeat around
    8. Knit all stitches
    9. *K2, K2tog* repeat around
    10. Knit all stitches
    11. *K1, K2tog* repeat around
    12. Knit all stitches
    13. *K2tog* repeat around
    14. Knit all stitches
    15. Cut yarn, leaving a tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.

Your beanie is now ready to wear or gift to the special 7-year-old boy in your life!