Hurley - Family textured stitch beanie

Hurley Family Textured Stitch Beanie by Jennifer Lee

What is Being Made

The Hurley is a family beanie designed by Jennifer Lee, available in five sizes to fit ages 2 through adult. The pattern accommodates head circumferences ranging from 52cm (20½ inches) for toddlers aged 2–5 years, up to 59cm (23 inches) for adult men. This versatile hat makes it an ideal project for knitting coordinated beanies across multiple family members.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

The Hurley beanie employs a straightforward two-part construction method. The hat begins with a 1x1 ribbed brim, which is worked using a basic knit-purl alternation that creates vertical stretch and a fitted edge. After completing the ribbed cuff section, the pattern transitions into the main body, which features an easy textured stitch that adds visual interest and dimension to the finished hat.

The pattern uses fundamental knitting abbreviations and techniques including knit stitches (K), purl stitches (P), increases (inc), and repeat instructions (rep). Stitches are cast on, worked in rows, and sewn together using a wool needle. The construction method is suitable for intermediate-level knitters who are comfortable with basic increases and stitch pattern repeats.

Stitches Used

• 1x1 Ribbing: Alternating knit and purl stitches create the fitted brim section, providing elasticity and a professional finish
• Textured Stitch: The main body employs an easy textured pattern that builds on fundamental knit and purl techniques
• Increases: Strategic increases are distributed evenly across rows to shape the crown and achieve proper fit

Materials and Tools

The Hurley requires one 50-gram ball of Plassard Champetre yarn per beanie, regardless of size. This chunky-weight yarn provides quick project completion and creates a warm, textured fabric. The yarn offers approximately 125 meters per ball, allowing sufficient yardage for all five sizes included in the pattern.

Knitting is worked on 5.50mm (UK size 5, US size 9) knitting needles. The pattern specifies a tension of 18 stitches and 26 rows over 10 centimeters (4 inches) when working the textured stitch pattern with these needles. A wool needle is required for seaming the finished pieces together.

Pattern Specifications

The Hurley pattern is rated as Easy difficulty, making it accessible to knitters building intermediate skills. The downloadable PDF format provides complete instructions across three pages, including detailed abbreviations, stitch counts for each size, and row-by-row guidance. Cast-on stitches range from 77 stitches for the smallest size to 87 stitches for the largest, with corresponding adjustments to ribbing rows and shaping increases.