Everly - firm or slouchy rib beanie

Everly Firm or Slouchy Rib Beanie by Jennifer Lee

What is Being Made

The Everly is a versatile knitted beanie hat designed by Jennifer Lee that offers two distinct wearing styles from a single pattern. This hat features a 2x2 rib brim that increases to a 3x3 rib construction, allowing the wearer to choose between a firm fit by turning up the brim or a slouchy silhouette when worn as designed. The pattern includes sizes for Age 2-5, Age 6-10, Teen, Lady, and Man, with head circumferences ranging from 52cm (20½ inches) to 59cm (23 inches).

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level knitting project employs fundamental hat construction techniques suitable for knitters with basic experience. The pattern utilizes the make 1 (M1) increase method to transition from the ribbed brim to the wider body of the hat. Stocking stitch forms the primary fabric structure, created by alternating knit and purl rows. The construction method involves working flat or in the round with subsequent finishing, requiring basic sewing skills for joining seams using a wool needle.

Stitches Used

• 2x2 Rib: The brim features a 2x2 ribbed pattern, alternating two knit stitches with two purl stitches for elasticity and definition
• 3x3 Rib: The main body transitions to a 3x3 ribbed pattern, alternating three knit stitches with three purl stitches for a bolder textured appearance
• Stocking Stitch: Used throughout sections of the pattern, created by knitting one row followed by purling one row to form a smooth, classic fabric
• Make 1 (M1) Increase: Utilized to shape the hat by picking up the loop lying before the next stitch, placing it on the left-hand needle, and knitting into the back of the loop

Materials and Specifications

The Everly beanie requires minimal yardage, calling for just 1 ball of Lincraft Cosy Wool 8ply in a 100g weight with 174 meters of yarn. The pattern specifies 4.00mm knitting needles (UK size 8, US size 6) for construction, with a recommended tension of 22 stitches and 30 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch. A wool needle is required for sewing seams and finishing the completed hat. The DK weight yarn combined with the specified needle size creates a fabric with appropriate drape and structure for a beanie that maintains its shape whether worn firm or slouchy.