Free Pattern - The Cozy Fit Beanie
There’s just something about the look of a hat that’s pulled down over the ears… It’s so.. well.. cozy!
This beanie pattern includes instructions for four different yarn weights - fingering, dk, worsted and bulky so you can choose your favorite yarn weight to work with. Design is the simplest of simple with just a little bit of ease for the softness and drape of a cozy look. If you’re just starting out with knitting, this makes a wonderful first project!
Sizes
S (M, L) to fit head circumference 19-20 (21-22, 23-24) inches / 48.25-51 (53-56, 58.5-61) cm
finished circumference (approx. unstretched around hem): 17.5 (19, 20.75) inches / 44.5 (48.25, 52.75 ) cm
finished length: 7.75 (8.5, 9.25) inches / 19.5 (21.5, 23.5) cm
Skills Necessary
knitting, decreasing, casting on
Gauge
fingering: 26sts and 40 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 3 (3.25mm) needles in stockinette stitch
dk: 21sts and 32 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 6 (4mm) needles in stockinette stitch
worsted: 17sts and 26 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 8 (5mm) needles in stockinette stitch
bulky: 11sts and 16 rows to 4”/10cm on US size 13 (9mm) needles in stockinette stitch
Yarn Requirements
fingering: 160 (175, 190) yds / 150 (160, 175) m of fingering weight yarn
dk: 150 (165, 180) yds / 140 (150, 165) m of dk weight yarn
worsted: 135 (145, 160) yds / 125 (135, 145) m of worsted weight yarn
bulky: 90 (95, 100) yds / 85 (90, 95) m of bulky weight yarn
Suggested Yarn
fingering: 1 (1, 1) 1.75oz/50g ball Drops Flora (65% wool, 35% Alpaca, 230 yds/210 m) in 01 “Off White”
dk: 2 (2, 2) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Lima (65% wool, 35% Alpaca, 109 yds/100 m) in 9020 “Pearl Grey”
worsted: 2 (2, 3) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Alaska (100% wool, 76.5 yds/70 m) in 04 “Grey Mix”
bulky: 2 (2, 3) 1.75oz/50g balls Drops Snow (100% wool, 54 yds/50 m) in 04 “Dark Grey”
Needles
fingering: 16” circular needle and dpns in US size 3 (3.25mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
dk: 16” circular needle and dpns in US size 6 (4mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
worsted: 16” circular needle and dpns in US 8 (5mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
bulky: 16” circular needle and dpns in US size 13 (9mm) (or needle size to obtain gauge)
Notions
tapestry needle, scissors, stitch markers, measuring tape
Abbreviations
b/o: bind off
c/o: cast on
decr: decrease
dpn’s: double pointed needles
eor: end of round
incr: increase
k: knit
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
p: purl
pm: place marker
rnd: round
slm: slip marker
ss(p)k: slip 1, slip 1 purlwise, knit 2 slipped stitches together off right hand needle
st/sts: stitch/stitches
Pattern
with circular needle, c/o
fingering: 116 (124, 136) sts
dk: 92 (100, 108) sts
worsted: 76 (80, 88) sts
bulky: 48 (52, 56) sts
Taking care not to twist stitches, pm and join to work in round.
Knit every round until piece measures
fingering: 5.25 (6, 6.5) inches / 13.5 (15.25, 16.5) cm
dk: 5.5 (6, 6.5) inches / 14 (15.25, 16.5) cm
worsted: 5.5 (6, 6.5) inches / 14 (15.25, 16.5) cm
bulky: 5.5 (5.75, 6) inches / 14 (14.5, 15.25) cm
Next rnd:
fingering: {knit 29 (31, 34), pm} 3 times, knit 29 (31, 34)
dk: {knit 23 (25, 27), pm} 3 times, knit 23 (25, 27)
worsted: {knit 19 (20, 22), pm} 3 times, knit 19 (20, 22)
bulky: {knit 12 (13, 14), pm} 3 times, knit 12 (13, 14)
Next rnd (decr rnd):
all weights: {sl m, ss(p)k, k to 2 sts bef m, k2tog} to EOR – 8 sts decreased
Next rnd:
all weights: knit
Repeat these last 2 rnds until
fingering: 20 (20, 24)
dk: 20 (20, 20)
worsted: 20 (16, 16)
bulky: 12 (12, 8)
sts remain on needles
Next rnd:
all weights: k2tog to EOR
fingering: 10 (10, 12)
dk: 10 (10, 10)
worsted: 10 (8, 8)
bulky: 6 (6, 4)
sts remain on needles
Finishing
Break yarn leaving a 5 in / 12.5 cm tail from end of work and thread through the remaining sts with tapestry needle. Weave in and trim ends. Lightly block by soaking in lukewarm water with a mild wool wash. Gently drain water and squeeze out excess by rolling in a towel. Lay flat to dry while shaping to dimensions according to size knitted. Enjoy your hat!
