Feathered Stitch Beanie Pattern

Stay warm and stylish with this cozy feathered stitch beanie. Perfect for advanced beginners looking to try out a new stitch pattern!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: aran, AU: 10 ply)
• Needles: US size 8 (UK old size 6, Metric 5 mm) double-pointed needles or circular needles
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

18 stitches x 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Instructions

CO 88 stitches

Using the long-tail cast on method, cast on 88 stitches. Join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.

Rounds 1-4: Ribbing

K2, P2 for 4 rounds.

Round 5: Begin Feathered Stitch Pattern

K1, *K3, (K1, P1 into next st, K1) all into the same stitch; repeat from * to last 4 stitches, K3, K1.

Rounds 6-10: Repeat Round 5

Continue in the Feathered Stitch Pattern for rounds 6 to 10.

Rounds 11-25: Stockinette Stitch

Knit all stitches for rounds 11 to 25.

Crown Shaping

Switch to double-pointed needles or magic loop method when necessary.

Round 26: *K6, K2tog; repeat from * to end (77 stitches)

Rounds 27-29: Knit all stitches

Round 30: *K5, K2tog; repeat from * to end (66 stitches)

Rounds 31-33: Knit all stitches

Continue crown shaping in this manner, reducing the knit stitches by 1 before each decrease round until 8 stitches remain.

Finishing

Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches, pull tight to close the crown. Weave in ends and block if desired.