Heartthrob Beanie

Heartthrob Beanie by Janine Myska

What is Being Made

The Heartthrob Beanie is a knitted hat designed by Janine Myska for Knits 'N Knots. This beginner-friendly beanie is an original knitting pattern created in 2019. The finished hat measures approximately 9 inches tall by 9 inches wide when laid flat and stretches to fit an average adult's head comfortably.

Craft and Techniques

This project uses knitting as the primary construction method. The pattern employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for beginners, making it an accessible project for those new to the craft. The beanie is worked using circular knitting needles, which allows for seamless construction in the round—a common technique for hat making that eliminates the need for seaming.

The pattern incorporates stockinette stitch as the main fabric structure, which creates a smooth, classic knit appearance. Decreases are worked into the pattern, typically using knit 2 together (k2tog) stitches to shape the crown of the hat. The designer notes that double-pointed needles may be used optionally during the decrease phase when the stitch count becomes too small for circular needles.

Stitches Used

• Knit stitch (k): The fundamental stitch that forms the base fabric
• Stockinette stitch: Created by alternating knit and purl rows, producing the smooth, classic knit texture
• Knit 2 together (k2tog): A decrease stitch used to shape the beanie crown

Materials and Yarn

The Heartthrob Beanie is designed to work with medium weight yarn in both aran and worsted weights. The pattern specifies a gauge of 4 inches equaling 15 stitches and 22 rows in stockinette stitch.

The recommended yarn choices are acrylic blends for easy care and affordability. The main color requires approximately 170 yards and can be worked using Loop & Threads Impeccable (100% acrylic) in the "Barley" colorway, which requires 1 skein. An accent color uses only 3 yards and is suggested in Lion Brand Vanna's Choice (100% acrylic) in "Linen," allowing crafters to add a contrasting detail to the design.

Needles and Notions

Construction requires 5mm circular needles with a 16-inch cable, or the appropriate size needed to match the specified gauge. Double-pointed needles are optional for working decreases at the crown. Additional supplies include a stitch marker for tracking rounds, scissors for cutting yarn, and a needle for weaving in ends.

This pattern is distributed as a downloadable PDF by Knits 'N Knots and represents an original design protected by copyright. Finished garments made from this pattern may be sold with appropriate pattern credit given to Knits 'N Knots.