- LevelEasy
- Time6 to 8 hours
- SizeAdult, about 19 in / 48 cm around
- NeedlesUS 7 / 4.5 mm 16 in circular needle
A classic beanie knit in the round: a 2x2 rib brim, a plain stockinette body, and a crown that closes in neat swirls. The decreases split evenly into 8 sections, so the math works out every time.
What you need
- Yarn: Medium (4) worsted, Wool or wool blend. About 190 yd / 174 m, 1 colour.
- Needles: US 7 / 4.5 mm 16 in circular needle and double-pointed needles (DPNs)
- 8 stitch markers (1 in a different colour)
- Yarn needle
Gauge and size
Gauge: 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette
Finished size: Adult, about 19 in / 48 cm around. Fits heads 20 to 23 in.
Abbreviations used
| Pattern says | It means |
|---|---|
CO | cast on |
k | knit |
p | purl |
k2tog | knit 2 together (1 st decreased) |
pm | place marker |
rnd | round |
st(s) | stitch(es) |
rep | repeat |
Before you start
- In the round, knitting every round makes stockinette.
- Switch to DPNs when the stitches no longer reach around the circular needle.
- Crown counts: 96, 88, 80, 72, 64, 56, 48, 40, 32, 24, 16, 8.
The pattern
Each step is in plain words first. The short pattern words are under it, so you can learn to read both.
- Cast on 96 stitches, place the start marker, and join into a circle without twisting.Pattern words:
CO 96 sts. Place the odd-coloured marker and join to work in the round, taking care not to twist. - Rounds 1 to 18 (brim)Knit 2, purl 2 all the way around. You should have 96 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnds 1 to 18 (brim): *K2, p2; rep from * around. (96) - Rounds 19 to 50Knit every stitch until the hat is about 7 inches tall. You should still have 96 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnds 19 to 50: Knit around. (96) The hat should measure about 7 in / 18 cm from the cast-on edge. Knit more rounds if needed. - Round 51Knit 10, knit 2 stitches together, place a marker. Do this 8 times. You should now have 88 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 51: *K10, k2tog, pm; rep from * 8 times. (88) - On every even round up to 62, just knit every stitch.Pattern words:
Rnd 52 and every even rnd until Rnd 62: Knit around. - Round 53Knit 9 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 80 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 53: *K9, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (80) - Round 55Knit 8 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 72 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 55: *K8, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (72) - Round 57Knit 7 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 64 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 57: *K7, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (64) - Round 59Knit 6 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 56 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 59: *K6, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (56) - Round 61Knit 5 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 48 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 61: *K5, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (48) - Round 63No more plain rounds from here. Knit 4 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 40 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 63: *K4, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (40) - Round 64Knit 3 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 32 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 64: *K3, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (32) - Round 65Knit 2 stitches, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 24 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 65: *K2, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (24) - Round 66Knit 1 stitch, then knit 2 stitches together as one. Do this 8 times around. You should now have 16 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 66: *K1, k2tog; rep from * 8 times. (16) - Round 67Knit every pair of stitches together, 8 times. You should now have 8 stitches.Pattern words:
Rnd 67: K2tog 8 times. (8) - Cut the yarn, thread it through the last 8 stitches, and pull tight. Sew the end in inside.Pattern words:
Cut the yarn, leaving an 8 in tail. Thread it through the last 8 sts, pull tight, and weave in on the inside.
Stitches in this pattern
Not sure about one? Each link has plain steps.
Weave in endsweave inLong-tail cast onCOKnit stitchkPurl stitchpKnit 2 togetherk2togRibbing (1x1 and 2x2)k1, p1 ribStockinette stitchSt st
Questions
Is the Ribbed Brim Beanie pattern free?
Yes. The full pattern is on this page, and it is also free in the Crochet Counter app, where you can follow it with a row counter.
What yarn do I need for the ribbed brim beanie?
Medium (4) worsted, wool or wool blend. You need about 190 yd / 174 m.
How long does it take?
About 6 to 8 hours for a relaxed beginner.
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