Men’s Beanie
I’d done a version of this men’s beanie back before my oldest was born, and considering she just turned four, I thought it was time for a little update! This hat is knit in the round, using a Berroco Remix yarn, and turned out so well – my husband definitely approves, and I hope you do, too!
Full video tutorial can be found here: https://youtu.be/PrZ42wElMs0
Gauge: 22 sts x 40 rows = 4″ x 4″ (10 x 10 cm) over s1, k1 pattern on US 6 (4 mm) needles.
Materials
100 g of sport weight yarn (Berroco Remix in the colorway Smoke used in sample)
Size US 6 (4 mm) needles
Stitch markers
Abbreviations
K: knit
P: purl
beg: beginning
CO: cast on
M1l: make 1 left
Patt: pattern
PM: place marker
Rep: repeat
Rnd: round
Sl: slip 1 stitch purlwise
Ssk: slip, slip, knit – slip the first stitch knitwise, slip the second stitch knitwise, then knit both stitches together.
K2tog: knit two together – knit the next two stitches together as if they were one stitch.
St: stitch
Hat
Brim
Using the German Twisted Cast On, CO 96 sts. Join rnd. PM to mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 1: *k2, p2; rep from * to last st.
Rep Rnd 1 until piece measures 2″ from CO edge.
Next Rnd: *k24, m1l; rep from * to end of rnd – 4 sts increased (100 sts).
Body
Rnd 1: *sl1, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: k to end of rnd.
Rep Rnds 1-2 until piece measures 7″ from CO edge.
Crown Decreases
Rnd 1: work in patt as established for 20sts, *pm, work in patt as established for 20 sts; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: *ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd – 10 sts decreased (90 sts).
Rnd 3: *k1, work in patt as established to 1 st before marker, k1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnds 2-3 until 60 sts remaining (12 sts between markers). Work Rnd 2 once more.
Rnd 4: *ssk, k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd – 10 sts decreased (50 sts).
Rnd 5: *ssk, work in patt as established to 2 sts before marker, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd – 10 sts decreased (40 sts).
Rep Rnds 4-5 until 10 sts remaining (2 sts between markers).
Cut yarn, leaving 12″ tail. Using a tapestry needle, slip all remaining sts onto the tail of the yarn purlwise. Pull tight to close up the crown. Weave in any remaining ends.
Betty Pearce
November 18, 2021at8:44 pmWow. Thank you for these instructions. I watched online, your YouTube channel. I have three to make. The first one is ✅. Ima fairly inexperienced knitter and was happily able to follow the video. Not as perfect as yours, but looks great. RED LION brand yarn Home spun. Blue.
Sharene Vandenbroek
July 19, 2022at10:22 pmWould love to knit the first slouch style hat, is there a written pattern I can follow and what ply (that’s what we call it in Australia) weight did you use.
Suzanne Boak
October 11, 2022at10:20 pmHope my hat turns out as wonderfully as yours. Self-taught knitter but find these videos really helpful. Don’t quite get the German casting on so did a regular long tail cast on. I really appreciate all the time, effort and teachings you provide. Thank you!!