Fall Beanie

Fall Beanie by Katrine H

What Is Being Made

The Fall Beanie, also called the Boyfriend Beanie, is a classic knitted hat designed for cool weather wear. This beginner-friendly project creates a cozy, fitted beanie with an approximate circumference of 18 inches (46 cm), making it suitable for average adult head sizes. The beanie features a relaxed, comfortable fit perfect for casual autumn and winter styling.

Knitting Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques ideal for beginners developing their skills. The construction begins with casting on stitches and working in the round using circular needles, which eliminates the need for seaming. The main body is worked in stockinette stitch in the round, creating a smooth, classic fabric. The crown shaping utilizes a series of strategic decreases worked every other round, gradually reducing the stitch count to create the fitted crown closure. The pattern demonstrates proper decrease techniques using knit two together (k2tog) reductions, with plain knit rounds interspersed between decrease rounds to maintain stitch definition and shape.

Stitches Used

• Cast on: Initial stitch setup (100 stitches)
• Purl: First row creates a finished edge
• Stockinette stitch in the round: Knit every round to create the smooth main fabric
• Knit two together (k2tog): Right-leaning decrease stitch used throughout the crown shaping sequence
• Bind off: Final closure by pulling yarn through remaining stitches

Materials and Specifications

This project requires Malabrigo Arroyo yarn in sport weight, a 100% merino wool fiber known for softness and breathability. One skein is sufficient to complete the beanie. The yarn pictured is in the colorway Indiecita. Knitting needles required are US 2–3 (2.5–3 mm) circular needles in a 16-inch length for working in the round. The pattern achieves a gauge of 20 stitches over 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch, which is essential for achieving the correct finished circumference of approximately 18 inches (46 cm) and total height of approximately 9 inches (22–23 cm) before crown decreases begin.