Basic Ribbed Beanie

Adult · Super bulky · Beginner

A stretchy k2, p2 beanie worked in the round from the brim up. One 100 g ball of Lang Twister is intended to complete the hat (no pompom).

Size

One size: adult
To fit head circumference: 54–58 cm (21¼–22¾ in)
Finished circumference (unstretched): approx. 48 cm (19 in)
Finished length: approx. 22 cm (8¾ in) from brim to crown

Ribbing provides negative ease; the hat should feel snug and spring back.

Yarn

Lang Twister (or equivalent super bulky / super chunky yarn)
100 g / typically ~100–110 m (109–120 yd) per ball
Yarn used: 1 ball (100 g)

If your ball is shorter than about 100 m, work a slightly shorter body or omit the last centimetre of brim.

Needles

• 9 mm (UK 00) circular needle, 40 cm (16 in) long
• 9 mm (UK 00) double-pointed needles (DPNs), or a longer circular for magic loop, for the crown
• Spare 8 mm (UK 0) needle optional for a slightly firmer brim (not required)

Notions

• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Tension (gauge)

10 stitches and 14 rounds = 10 cm (4 in) over k2, p2 ribbing, slightly stretched, on 9 mm needles, after a light steam or wet block.

Check tension: 48 stitches should measure about 48 cm (19 in) around when slightly stretched. Change needle size if needed.

Abbreviations (UK knitting)

k — knit
p — purl
k2tog — knit 2 together (1 stitch decreased)
p2tog — purl 2 together (1 stitch decreased)
rnd(s) — round(s)
st(s) — stitch(es)
rep — repeat

Pattern notes

• Cast on is a multiple of 4.
• Join to work in the round carefully so the rib is not twisted.
• Place a marker at the beginning of the round.
• Switch to DPNs (or magic loop) when the circular needle is too full of decreases.

Instructions

Brim

Using 9 mm circular needle, cast on 48 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place marker for beginning of round.

Rib round: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of round.

Work Rib round until brim measures 6 cm (2¼ in) from the cast-on edge.

Body

Continue in k2, p2 ribbing as set until the hat measures 18 cm (7 in) from the cast-on edge.

Crown

Change to DPNs when needed.

Decrease rnd 1: *K2, p2tog; rep from * to end. 36 sts (12 decreases → 48 − 12 = 36 ✓)

Next rnd: *K2, p1; rep from * to end.

Decrease rnd 2: *K2tog, p1; rep from * to end. 24 sts (12 decreases → 36 − 12 = 24 ✓)

Next rnd: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

Decrease rnd 3: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 12 sts (12 decreases → 24 − 12 = 12 ✓)

Decrease rnd 4: *K2tog; rep from * to end. 6 sts (6 decreases → 12 − 6 = 6 ✓)

Finishing

Cut yarn, leaving a 20 cm (8 in) tail. Thread tail through the remaining 6 sts, pull tight, and fasten off on the wrong side.

Weave in ends. Block lightly if desired: wet or steam, shape to a beanie, and dry flat. Do not overstretch the rib.

Optional: with leftover yarn, make a pompom and sew to the crown. One 100 g ball may not leave enough for a large pompom.