Cozy Classic Beanie Pattern

Enjoy this easy-to-follow, versatile beanie pattern perfect for all skill levels. Crafted with soft, warm yarn, it’s a great project to keep or gift!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (approx. 100 grams / 3.5 oz)
• Yardage: Approximately 150 yards / 137 meters
• Needles:
  • US 7 (4.5 mm)
  • UK 4 (4.5 mm)
  • Old UK 7 (4.5 mm)
  • Metric 4.5 mm
• Additional: Stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

17 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Pattern Instructions

Headband

1. Cast on 70 stitches (or enough to fit comfortably around your head with some stretch). Use a stretchy cast-on method for a snug fit.
2. Work in 1x1 ribbing (k1, p1) for 1 inch (2.5 cm) to form the band.
3. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit all wrong side rows, purl all right side rows) and continue until the piece measures 4 inches (10 cm) from the cast-on edge.

Body of the Beanie

4. Join the ends of the ribbing band with a aligned seam for a seamless look or slip-stitch seam for a textured finish.
5. Work in the round in stockinette stitch (knit all rounds), continuing until the piece measures approximately 7-8 inches (18-20 cm) from the start, depending on desired beanie length.

Shaping the Crown

5. Next, start decreasing for the crown:
   • Round 1: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * around.
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Round 3: *K7, k2tog; repeat from * around.
   • Round 4: Knit all stitches.
   • Repeat these decrease rounds, reducing the number of stitches each time (K6, k2tog; K5, k2tog; etc.).

Finishing

6. When about 10-12 stitches remain, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
7. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and pull through the remaining stitches to close the top of the beanie.
8. Secure the yarn and weave in all loose ends.
9. If desired, add a pom-pom or decorative patch to finish your beanie.

Enjoy your handcrafted cozy beanie, perfect for chilly days or stylish layering!