What you'll need
| Measurement, cm: | 45 | 50 | 57 | 60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
YDB018_003
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1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Debbie Bliss Cotton DK
Steel Blue (51)
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2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Fyberspates Vivacious DK
Lavender Haze (810)
|
1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Product Description
A quick knit that is great to use up left over yarn.
The Simple Roll Brimmed Beanie was designed out of necessity. My toddler does not wear a slouch beanie well. It falls off or slips down his face until he gets annoyed enough to just ditch it. I wanted a beanie that fit him properly but didn’t have a gathered crown. I started knitting and trialling and my boy tested and tested various versions. This is the final design I tweaked to be perfect for him. I hope it’s perfect for you too.
The beanie works well without the roll brim too. Simply halve the brim length to omit the roll. The roll does have a firmer fit so if omitting the roll, you may wish to use 3.25 needles for the brim section.
Sizes available are 45cm, 50cm, 57cm, 60cm
This beanie is very economical on yardage with as little as 50g-75g needed. It’s also a very quick knit and can be completed in just a few hours.
Simple Roll Brimmed Beanie by Lil Naylor
What is Being Made
The Simple Roll Brimmed Beanie is a fitted knit hat designed for children and adults, featuring a distinctive rolled brim and a simple crown construction. This pattern was developed to create a beanie that stays securely in place without the bulk of a gathered or slouchy crown, making it ideal for active wearers including toddlers who need a snug, reliable fit.
Design Features and Fit
This beanie incorporates negative ease into its construction, meaning the finished hat is intentionally smaller than the wearer's head circumference to ensure a secure, snug fit during wear. The pattern includes multiple sizes to accommodate different age groups and head sizes:
- 45cm circumference for ages 1-4 years
- 50cm circumference for ages 4-10 years
- 57cm circumference for teenager and adult female sizes
- 60cm circumference for large adult sizing
The designer recommends measuring actual head circumference in centimetres and selecting the closest size, with a preference to size down rather than up for the best fit.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
The Simple Roll Brimmed Beanie employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for an intermediate skill level. The pattern features a rolled brim, which is created through knitting in the round to form a tubular fabric that naturally curls at the edges. This self-finishing edge eliminates the need for binding off or additional finishing techniques on the brim.
The crown construction is kept simple and straightforward, avoiding complex shaping methods like gathered or slouchy decreases. Instead, the pattern uses basic decreases to shape the top of the hat into a fitted closure.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
The Simple Roll Brimmed Beanie is knit using DK weight yarn, a medium-light yarn weight that provides good stitch definition while remaining lightweight enough for comfortable wear. The pattern is worked on knitting needles appropriate for DK yarn, typically in the range of US 4-6 (3.5-4mm), though exact needle size will be specified in the full pattern instructions for proper gauge.
Pattern Format
This design is available as a downloadable PDF pattern from NotEnoughNeedles, making it accessible for immediate download and printing for reference during knitting.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Featured Products: | Debbie Bliss Cotton DK Fyberspates Vivacious DK |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | NotEnoughNeedles |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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