This pattern is for a knit beanie with a pigeon theme, using two colors of DK weight yarn.
22 stitches x 30 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch using US 8 (5mm) knitting needles.
This pattern is written for one size to fit an average adult head circumference of 20-22 inches (51-56 cm).
Using US 6 (4mm) needles and Color A, cast on 96 stitches.
Ribbing:
Rows 1-15: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end of row.
Main Body:
Switch to US 8 (5mm) needles.
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit all stitches.
Row 2 (Wrong Side): Purl all stitches.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until the work measures approximately 8 inches (20 cm) from the cast-on edge, ending with a purl row.
Decrease Rounds:
Switch to Color B.
Setup Round: *K14, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (88 stitches).
Rounds 1-7: Knit all stitches.
Round 8: *K12, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (80 stitches).
Round 9: Knit all stitches.
Round 10: *K10, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (72 stitches).
Round 11: Knit all stitches.
Round 12: *K8, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (64 stitches).
Round 13: Knit all stitches.
Round 14: *K6, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (56 stitches).
Round 15: Knit all stitches.
Round 16: *K4, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (48 stitches).
Round 17: Knit all stitches.
Round 18: *K2, K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (32 stitches).
Round 19: Knit all stitches.
Round 20: *K2tog, repeat from * to end of round (16 stitches).
Finishing:
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle, slide the needle through the remaining stitches, and remove the stitches from the knitting needles. Pull tight to close the top of the beanie and secure the yarn.
Weave in any loose ends and block your beanie to give it a nice finished look.
Enjoy your Pigeon Themed DK Weight Knitted Beanie!