Icicles Beanie

Icicles Beanie by Below Zero Canada

What is Being Made

The Icicles Beanie is an adult-sized knitted hat designed by Angela Poulin for Below Zero Canada. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished beanie with a brim circumference of 15 inches (38.1 cm) unstretched and a hat circumference of 19 inches (48.26 cm) unstretched, with a total height of 8 inches (20.32 cm). The design is suitable for beginners and includes a decorative fur or faux pompom topper.

Techniques Used

The Icicles Beanie employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginner-level crafters. The pattern uses knit-in-the-round construction, a technique that creates seamless, tubular fabric by working circularly rather than in flat rows. The brim is worked on smaller-gauge needles to create a tighter, more elastic edge, while the main hat body is worked on larger needles for a more relaxed fabric. The pattern incorporates decreasing techniques to shape the crown of the hat, transitioning from circular needles to double-pointed needles or the magic loop method as the stitch count reduces toward the top.

Stitches Used

While specific stitch details are not fully outlined in the available pattern information, the beginner skill level indicates the use of fundamental knitting stitches. The construction method suggests primarily knit stitches worked in the round, with strategic decreases (likely knit two together or similar reduction methods) to shape the crown.

Materials and Supplies

• Yarn: Aran weight yarn, requiring 71 grams (2.52 ounces) or 129 yards (118 meters) total
• Needles: 16-inch circular needles in US6 / 4.0 mm gauge for the brim
• Needles: 16-inch circular needles in US8 / 5.0 mm gauge for the main hat body
• Needles: Double-pointed needles (DPN) or magic loop in US8 / 5.0 mm gauge for crown decreasing
• Finishing: Fur or faux pompom (large size), or materials to create a homemade pompom using yarn and a pompom maker

Pattern Format and Availability

The Icicles Beanie is available as a downloadable PDF pattern for personal use. Crafters are permitted to knit and sell finished beanies made from this pattern, with the designer requesting credit to Below Zero Canada when products are sold online.