This pattern is for a cozy and stylish beanie designed for a 7-year-old boy. The beanie is worked in the round from the brim to the crown. Let's get started!
Materials:
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran, approximately 100g/170m, US 4)
- Needles: US 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular needles and US 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
Gauge:
20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Instructions:
- Cast on 82 stitches using the long-tail cast-on method on the circular needles. Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
- Round 1: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of round.
- Continue in K2, P2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
- Next round: Knit all stitches.
- Continue knitting every round until the hat measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Decrease round: *K8, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (74 stitches).
- Knit 1 round.
- Decrease round: *K7, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (66 stitches).
- Knit 1 round.
- Continue in this manner, knitting 1 less stitch between decreases on each decrease round until 10 stitches remain.
- Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure on the inside of the hat.
- Weave in all ends and block the hat to shape.
Your stylish and cozy beanie for a 7-year-old boy is now ready to wear!