Knitted Everyday Beanie (Worsted)

A simple, detailed top-down beanie in worsted weight yarn with a stretchy ribbed brim and gradual crown decreases. Three adult sizes included plus clear notes for adjustments and optional pompom. Gauge, needles and yarn conversions are given so you can use US, UK (old) or Metric sizing.

Yarn

• Worsted weight yarn (US 4 / Aran UK). Typical skein: 200 yds (183 m) per 100 g. Use a smooth, single- or 2-ply wool or wool-blend for best stitch definition.
• Yardage: Small 120 yds (110 m) | Medium 160 yds (146 m) | Large 200 yds (183 m).

Needles

• Brim: 16”/40 cm circular or DPNs US 7 (UK old 7) — Metric 4.5 mm
• Main body: 16”/40 cm circular US 8 (UK old 6) — Metric 5.0 mm
• Alternative: If you prefer a firmer brim, go down one needle size. Use DPNs or magic loop for crown decreases.

Finished Measurements

• Small: circumference 18” (46 cm) unstretched; height 8” (20.5 cm)
• Medium: circumference 20” (51 cm) unstretched; height 8.5” (21.5 cm)
• Large: circumference 22” (56 cm) unstretched; height 9” (23 cm)

Gauge

18 sts x 24 rounds = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette on larger needles (US 8 / 5.0 mm). Adjust needle size if your gauge differs.

Abbreviations

• K = knit
• P = purl
• K2tog = knit 2 together (right-leaning decrease)
• P2tog = purl 2 together
• St(s) = stitch(es)
• CO = cast on
• PM = place marker
• SM = slip marker

Sizes & Cast-on

• Small (S) — CO 88 sts
• Medium (M) — CO 96 sts
• Large (L) — CO 104 sts

Notes

This is worked in the round from the brim up. Brim is 2x2 rib by default; switch to 1x1 for a sleeker brim. Crown decreases are worked as paired decrease rounds with plain rounds in between; we give a repeat-based decrease scheme so your decreases are evenly spaced.

Pattern

1. Using smaller needles (US 7 / 4.5 mm), CO your stitches, join to work in the round taking care not to twist. PM to mark beginning of round.
2. Brim: Work K2, P2 rib for 1.5” (4 cm) or up to 2” (5 cm) if you like a folded brim. (Optional: work 2.5”/6.5 cm for a cuffed hat.)
3. Change to larger needles (US 8 / 5.0 mm). Work in stockinette in the round (knit every round) until the piece measures: Small 6.5” (16.5 cm) from CO, Medium 7” (18 cm), Large 7.5” (19 cm). Measure to the point where you want crown shaping to begin (about 1.5” (4 cm) less than final height).
4. Crown shaping: You will now work paired decrease rounds. On each decrease round you will work a repeated sequence of "Kx, K2tog" so decreases are evenly spaced. Work a plain knit round between each decrease round. After each decrease round reduce the number of Ks between decreases by 1, then knit a plain round. Continue this paired sequence until about 12 sts remain, then finish as directed below.

Starting decrease repeats (choose the line for your size)

• Small (CO 88): Start with *K9, K2tog* repeat to end.
• Medium (CO 96): Start with *K10, K2tog* repeat to end.
• Large (CO 104): Start with *K11, K2tog* repeat to end.

After the first decrease round work a knit round. Then on the next decrease round reduce the between-decrease number by one (for example Small: next dec round *K8, K2tog*; then knit round; then *K7, K2tog*, etc.). Continue this pattern until you have approximately 12 sts left.

Finish

1. When ~12 sts remain, break yarn leaving a 10”/25 cm tail. Thread tail through a tapestry needle and draw through remaining sts. Pull tight to close top and secure with a couple of stitches on the inside. Weave in ends securely.
2. Optional pompom: Make a 2.5” (6 cm) pompom and sew to crown. Alternatively, leave top plain or add a button.

Adjustments & Fit Notes

• To make a slouchy beanie add 1.5”–2” (4–5 cm) to the body length before starting decreases.
• To size up or down, change CO in multiples of 8 so decreases remain even (pattern assumes initial cast-ons divisible by 11, 12 or 13 for perfectly even first decrease; if you change cast-on, choose an initial decrease repeat that divides your stitch count evenly).

Finishing & Care

• Wet-block on a flat surface to even stitches and set shape; reshape to the finished measurements and let dry.
• Care: Most wool yarns should be hand-washed and laid flat to dry. Check yarn label for specifics.

Troubleshooting & Tips

• If you see a visible seam at the join, tighten the first stitch of the round by pulling the tail snug across the join.
• Use a stitch marker for the beginning of round and for each needle junction when using DPNs to keep track of decreases.
• When decreases get tight at the end, switch to DPNs or use magic loop to avoid crowding.

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