Waves beanie

Waves Beanie by MotherOfPurlPatterns

What Is Being Made

The Waves Beanie is a knitted hat designed by MotherOfPurlPatterns featuring variegated green colorwork that evokes a coastal aesthetic. This beanie is sized to fit everyone from infants up to large adults, with seven size options ranging from newborn through adult XXL. The design combines a main color with a contrasting color to create wave-like patterns throughout the hat.

Construction Method

This beanie is worked flat and seamed, rather than in the round. This construction approach allows for easier colorwork management and pattern execution. The pattern provides instructions for the smallest size first, with all additional sizes given in brackets throughout, making it easy to scale the project to your desired finished measurements.

Stitches and Techniques

The Waves Beanie incorporates ribbing at the base of the hat, which provides stretch and helps the beanie maintain its shape on the wearer's head. The colorwork pattern uses variegated wave motifs created through strategic color changes, giving the hat its distinctive coastal-inspired appearance. The flat construction means seaming is required to complete the garment after the main knitting is finished.

Yarn and Materials

The pattern calls for DK weight yarn. The designer used Hayfield Bonus DK in 'Royal' for the main color and Hayfield Breeze Bonus DK in 'Mist' for the contrast color, with each color requiring approximately 306 yards (280 meters) per 100 grams. However, most DK weight yarns will work as substitutes, provided you carefully check yardage requirements and match the tension specified in the pattern. Knitting needles appropriate for DK weight yarn are required, along with a yarn needle for seaming.

Size Range and Finished Measurements

• Newborn: Fits head circumference 14–16" (36–41 cm); unstretched circumference 14" (36 cm); height 5.5" (13.5 cm)
• 1–2 years: Fits head circumference 16–17" (39–44 cm); unstretched circumference 15.5" (40 cm); height 6" (15 cm)
• 3–4 years: Fits head circumference 17–19" (44–49 cm); unstretched circumference 17" (44 cm); height 6.5" (16.5 cm)
• 5–10 years: Fits head circumference 18.5–20" (48–51 cm); unstretched circumference 18.5" (48 cm); height 7" (17.5 cm)
• Teen/Small Adult: Fits head circumference 20–22" (51–56 cm); unstretched circumference 20" (51 cm); height 7.5" (19 cm)
• Medium Adult: Fits head circumference 21.5–23" (55–59 cm); unstretched circumference 21.5" (55 cm); height 8" (20 cm)
• Large Adult: Fits head circumference 23"+ (59 cm+); unstretched circumference 23" (59 cm); height 8.5" (22 cm)

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience who are comfortable with basic colorwork techniques and seaming. The flat construction and clear sizing instructions make it an accessible project for those looking to expand their skills beyond beginner-level patterns.