The Bayou Classic Beanie Free Knitting Pattern
/I love a good classic beanie with a bit of texture and style and the Bayou Beanie delivers! The Bayou Beanie works up quickly and is great for beginner knitters. The Bayour Beanie features Vireo Yarn from Universal Yarns and it is so silky.
Normally I do not really love yarn with sheen but this yarn completely won me over as soon as I started swatching with it.
The Bayou Beanie free pattern was first launched for Stitch Up Chicago 2023 in partnership with Universal Yarn and now I am thrilled to share it here for all to enjoy!
I truly loved working with Vireo yarn and working up a classic beanie seemed like the perfect fit to test this yarn out.
And like I said… I love the classics. Whenever I get a new yarn and I gauge swatch I always do some quick math and work up a classic beanie.
This knit beanie pattern is beginner-friendly and an easy work up for all level knitters. Worked in the round, this pattern is a breeze to follow, and the finished product will give you a sense of accomplishment and a stylish accessory to show off!
MATERIALS:
Universal Yarn Vireo – 1 skein (206 yds)
US 8 / 5 mm 16” circular needle & set of double pointed needles
Large needle to weave ends
Stitch Marker
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
K – knit
P – purl
BO – Bind Off
CO – cast on
st(s)- stitch (es)
sm – slip marker
k2tog - knit 2 together
Skill Level: Beginner
Gauge: 4 inch sq = 18 stitches x 25 rows / stockinette
Be sure to measure and to check your gauge
Finished hat:
Brim Circumference 16.5” – stretches to fit 21 – 23” average adult head
Beanie Length 7.5” Approx / Slouchy Length 14” Approx
CO 84 sts. Join for working in the round, careful not to twist sts. PM indicating beg of round - you will need this later for decreasing
K2, P2 Ribbing until you reach approx. 1.5″ (7-8 rounds)
Knit to 7” from Brim / 8.5” from CO (or desired length before decreases.)
Begin shaping and switch to dpns as needed:
Rnd 1 (Dec): *K12, k2tog; rep from * around – 78 sts.
Rnd 2: Knit all sts.
Rnd 3 (Dec): *K11, k2tog; rep from * around – 72 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit all sts.
Rnd 5 (Dec): *K10, k2tog; rep from * around – 66 sts.
Rnd 6: Knit all sts.
Rnd 7 (Dec): *K9, k2tog; rep from * around – 60 sts.
Rnd 8: Knit all sts.
Rnd 9 (Dec): *K8, k2tog; rep from * around – 54 sts.
Rnd 10: Knit all sts.
Rnd 11 (Dec): *K7, k2tog; rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnd 12 (Dec): *K6, k2tog; rep from * around – 42 sts.
Rnd 13 (Dec): *K5, k2tog; rep from * around – 36 sts.
Rnd 14 (Dec): *K4, k2tog; rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnd 15 (Dec): *K3, k2tog; rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 16 (Dec): *K2, k2tog; rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 17 (Dec): *K1, k2tog; rep from * around – 12 sts.
Rnd 18 (Dec): *K2tog; rep from * around – 6 sts.
FINISHING
Cut approx. 5” tail and using your tapestry needle thread the tail through the remaining live stitches. Pull tight like a drawstring.
Fasten off
Weave in ends
