Beanies (Set of Four) in Ella Rae Phoenix DK - ER4-01 - Downloadable PDF

Beanies (Set of Four) in Ella Rae Phoenix DK – Pattern ER4-01

This downloadable PDF knitting pattern from Ella Rae delivers four distinct beanie designs in a single collection, each worked in the brand's own Phoenix DK yarn. All four hats share the same finished dimensions — approximately 52 cm (20½ in) in circumference and 25 cm (10 in) in depth — making them a versatile, wearable size suitable for older children through adults. Despite sharing a silhouette, every beanie has its own colour palette and stitch character, giving knitters a satisfying variety of techniques to explore across one cohesive set.

Yarn and Materials

Every beanie in the set is knitted exclusively in Ella Rae Phoenix DK, a DK-weight yarn sold in 100 g hanks. Each design calls for four colours, labelled col A through col D, and requires one hank of each shade. The specific colourways are:

• Beanie 1: col A – 1001 White, col B – 1013 Pink, col C – 1016 Green, col D – 1012 Gray
• Beanie 2: col A – 1006 Gray, col B – 1011 Blue, col C – 1005 Beige, col D – 1016 Green
• Beanie 3: col A – 1006 Gray, col B – 1014 Purple, col C – 1019 Yellow, col D – 1002 Cream
• Beanie 4: col A – 1006 Gray, col B – 1002 Cream, col C – 1022 Lime, col D – 1015 Blue

The multi-colour approach means knitters will work with colour changes throughout each hat, creating striped or blocked sections that give each beanie its individual personality.

Needles Required

All four beanies are worked flat on straight needles in two sizes:

• 3.75 mm (US 5) needles — used for the ribbed brim sections
• 4.00 mm (US 6) needles — used for the main body of each hat

Beanies that include cable details also require a cable needle. Switching between needle sizes is a standard technique for achieving a neat, snug ribbed edge that transitions smoothly into a more relaxed fabric on the body of the hat.

Tension and Gauge

The pattern is written to a gauge of 22 stitches and 30 rows over 10 cm (4 in) of stocking stitch, measured using 4.00 mm needles. Achieving this tension is important for hitting the stated circumference and depth measurements. Knitters who work loosely may wish to try the smaller needle size, while tight knitters may need to go up a size.

Beanie 1 – White, Pink, Green, and Gray

Beanie 1 opens with a cast-on of 112 stitches on 3.75 mm needles in col A (White). The brim is worked in a 2×2 rib (knit 2, purl 2, repeated to the end of the row), a classic ribbing pattern that produces a stretchy, structured edge. This ribbing technique is ideal for hat brims as it grips the head comfortably without feeling restrictive. The body of the hat then progresses with colour changes introducing Pink, Green, and Gray, building the design's distinctive palette.

Techniques and Stitches – Beanie 1

• Cast-on: 112 stitches
• Rib stitch: 2×2 rib (K2, P2) on 3.75 mm needles
• Main body: worked on 4.00 mm needles with colour changes
• Colour work: four colours (White, Pink, Green, Gray)

Beanie 2 – Gray, Blue, Beige, and Green

Beanie 2 also begins with