Textured Beanie Pattern

This beginner-friendly textured beanie will keep you warm while showcasing your knitting skills. The hat is made with a lovely golden yarn that adds warmth and style. Let’s dive into the pattern!

Materials

• 1 skein of worsted weight yarn (approximately 100 grams) in golden yellow
• Set of 5 mm (US 8) circular knitting needles
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

15 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch. It’s best to make a swatch before starting to ensure your beanie fits correctly.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• CO: Cast On
• BO: Bind Off
• Rnd: Round

Instructions

Step 1: Cast On

CO 80 stitches using a long tail cast on method onto circular needles. Place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round to indicate the start.

Step 2: Ribbing

Work in ribbing for 2 inches: 1x1 ribbing (K1, P1) around.

Step 3: Body of the Hat

After completing the ribbing, switch to stockinette stitch for the body of the hat:

• Continue knitting in the round (knit every round) until the piece measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

Step 4: Decrease for the Crown

Begin decreasing to shape the crown of the beanie:

• Rnd 1: *K8, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (72 stitches total).
• Rnd 2: Knit all stitches.
• Rnd 3: *K7, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (64 stitches total).
• Rnd 4: Knit all stitches.
• Rnd 5: *K6, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (56 stitches total).
• Rnd 6: Knit all stitches.
• Rnd 7: *K5, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (48 stitches total).
• Rnd 8: Knit all stitches.
• Rnd 9: *K4, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (40 stitches total).
• Rnd 10: Knit all stitches.
• Rnd 11: *K3, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (32 stitches total).
• Rnd 12: Knit all stitches.
• Rnd 13: *K2, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (24 stitches total).
• Rnd 14: Knit all stitches.
• Rnd 15: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to * around (16 stitches total).
• Rnd 16: *K2tog* repeat around to end (8 stitches total).

Step 5: Finishing

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Use the tapestry needle to thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in all ends securely.

Enjoy Your New Beanie!

Your textured beanie is now complete! This warm accessory will keep you stylish during those chilly days. Feel free to experiment with colors or add decorative elements as you become more confident in your knitting skills.