Everyday Worsted Beanie

A simple, squishy worsted-weight beanie worked in the round with a 2x2 rib brim and a gradual crown decrease. Three adult sizes included (S/M/L). Easy to customize for colorwork, stripes or a folded brim.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted/Aran weight (US 4). Imperial and Metric: Small 150 yards (137 m), Medium 175 yards (160 m), Large 200 yards (183 m). Use a smooth, springy yarn for best stitch definition (wool, wool blends, or acrylic).
• Needles: 16” (40 cm) circular and set of double-pointed needles or magic loop. US 8 / UK 6 (old) / 5.0 mm for body and DPNs. Optional: one-size down for firmer ribbing if desired: US 7 / UK 7 (old) / 4.5 mm.
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure, waste yarn for lifeline (optional).

Finished Measurements

• Small: Circumference ~17.8” (45 cm); Height ~8.5” (21.5 cm).
• Medium: Circumference ~19.6” (50 cm); Height ~9.0” (23 cm).
• Large: Circumference ~21.3” (54 cm); Height ~9.5” (24 cm).

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette, measured after blocking, on US 8 / 5.0 mm needles in the round. Adjust needle size to match gauge.

Abbreviations (US)

Sizes & Cast-On

Cast on using a stretchy cast-on (long-tail, tubular, or preferred method). Join carefully to avoid twisting and place a marker for beginning of round.

• Small: CO 80 sts
• Medium: CO 88 sts
• Large: CO 96 sts

Brim

Work in 2x2 rib (k2, p2) for 1.5” (4 cm) for a single-turn brim, or 3.0” (7.5 cm) and fold up for a double-thick folded brim. If using a smaller needle for a firmer brim, switch to that needle for the rib and then change back to the larger needle for the body.

Body

After ribbing, work in stockinette in the round (knit every round) until the hat measures from the cast-on edge approximately:

• Small: 6.5” (16.5 cm)
• Medium: 7.0” (18 cm)
• Large: 7.5” (19 cm)

These measurements are before crown shaping. Adjust length for deeper slouch or shallower fit. Note: measure to where you want decreases to begin; a typical crown depth is ~2.5” (6.5 cm) so total hat height equals body length + crown depth.

Crown Decrease

These decreases assume your cast-on is a multiple of 8 (80/88/96). Work the following decrease rounds, working each round exactly as written and not starting a new row until you reach the end of the round. Place marker at beginning of round and keep consistent tension.

1. Round 1: *k6, k2tog* repeat to end. (You decrease 1 st per 8-st group.)
2. Round 2: *k5, k2tog* repeat to end.
3. Round 3: *k4, k2tog* repeat to end.
4. Round 4: *k3, k2tog* repeat to end.
5. Round 5: *k2, k2tog* repeat to end.
6. Round 6: *k1, k2tog* repeat to end.
7. Round 7: *k2tog* repeat to end.
8. Round 8: *k2tog* repeat to end (if needed until you have 5–10 sts remaining). Break yarn leaving a 6”/15 cm tail, thread tail through tapestry needle and draw through remaining sts, pull snug to close crown. Weave in ends securely.

Notes: For 80 sts you will follow the sequence until the final rounds leave ~5 sts to gather. For 88 and 96 sts the same round sequence works (groups will be 11 and 12 respectively and the math remains consistent).

Optional Variations

• Folded brim: After ribbing, fold brim up and graft or stitch the folded edge to the body for a clean look.
• Slouch: Increase body length before decreases by 1”–2”.
• Pom-pom: Attach a pom-pom after finishing; place centrally and secure with multiple passes of yarn through the crown and inside the hat.
• Stripes: Change color every X rounds; carry floats up the inside or cut yarn and join new color. For neat jogless stripes in the round, use the jogless stripe technique.

Finishing

1. Weave in all ends on the inside using tapestry needle. Secure the cast-on tail if folded brim was used.
2. Block lightly if desired: soak in lukewarm water with wool wash, gently squeeze (do not wring), lay flat to dry shaping to final measurements.
3. If you used a pom-pom, make sure it is firmly attached and the inside knots are covered by a small scrap of fabric or woven yarn tail to prevent rubbing.

Troubleshooting & Tips

• If your hat is too large or small, adjust needle size by one size or alter cast-on in multiples of 8 to keep decrease math intact.
• To check fit while knitting, try on the hat inside-out occasionally to avoid stretching stitches from handling.
• Use a lifeline before beginning decreases if you want to experiment or may need to rip back.

If you need help with the pattern or have questions about sizing, yarn substitution, or needle conversions, contact support at team@verde.uk. For more patterns and info visit purljam.verde.uk. Social: #purljam

Happy knitting!

Created by purlJam with the help of magic AI dust. Shop Verde for patterns and yarn.

Disclaimer: Enjoy the fun! Accuracy of patterns cannot be guaranteed. Remember to use and share content responsibly when engaging with this AI-powered app.