Bella Chunky Beanie Free Knitting Pattern
/The Perfect Starter Beanie: Dive into Knitting with our Bella Chunky Knit Beanie free knitting pattern! This beanie is designed keeping the newbie knitter in mind.
It’s also a great pattern for quick makes for gifts and markets for more seasoned stitchers. You can work this up quickly on the go as well.
Bulky weight yarn means you will have an easier time seeing your stitches. The 2x2 ribbing at the brim is a classic knitting pattern, known for its elasticity and snug fit.
The Bella Chunky Knit Beanie is worked in the round, so there are no seams to sew at the end or rough edges to hide. Just close up a couple of stitches, weave in an end and you’re ready to show off your new creation!
Supply List:
Asylum Fibers Merino Bulky Category 5 Yarn –100 yards
US 11 / 8mm 16”circular needle & set of double pointed needles
Large needle to weave ends
Stitch Marker
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co –cast on(using long tail cast on method)
k –knit
p -purl
k2tog –knit two together decrease
st(s) -stitch(es)
Gauge: 4 inch sq = 14 stitches x 14 rows in k2, p2 ribbing
Finished hat:
Brim Circumference 17.5”–stretches to fit 21 –23” average adult head
Beanie Length 8.5” Approx
PATTERN
CO 52 sts; Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts.
Rounds 1 -10: *k2, p2*; Repeat * to * around
Rounds 11 -18: knit
Rounds 19 -21: purl
Rounds 22 -29: knit
Rounds 30 -32: purl
Rounds 33 -36: knit
Begin Decrease –switch to dpn as needed
Round 37: *k 13 sts, k2tog *; repeat * to * around -48 sts remain
Round 38:* k 4 sts, k2tog *; repeat * to * around -40 sts remain
Round 39:* k 3 sts, k2tog *; repeat * to * around -32 sts remain
Round 40:* k 2 sts, k2tog *; repeat * to * around -24 sts remain
Round 41:* k2tog *; repeat * to * around -12 sts remain
Round 42:* k2tog *; repeat * to * around -6 sts remain
FINISHING
Using needle, weave in tail through the remaining stitches to close up hat peak. Weave in ends.
