Addison Beanie

Addison Beanie Knitting Pattern by Sophie Moloney

What Is Being Made

The Addison Beanie is an intermediate-level knitted hat designed by Sophie Moloney. This downloadable knitting pattern produces a finished beanie measuring approximately 11.5 inches long from the crown to the bottom of the ribbing, making it a classic, wearable accessory suitable for various head sizes when worked to the specified gauge.

Craft and Primary Technique

This project is created using the knitting craft, worked in the round using double pointed needles. The in-the-round construction method allows for seamless knitting and eliminates the need for seaming, creating a polished, professional finish typical of modern hat design.

Stitches Used

The Addison Beanie pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches suitable for intermediate crafters:

• Knit stitch (K) — the basic foundation stitch for creating fabric texture
• Purl stitch (P) — used in combination with knit stitches to create ribbed sections
• Rib stitch — the primary stitch pattern, created by alternating knit and purl stitches to produce an elastic, fitted fabric
• Slip slip knit (ssk) — a left-leaning decrease stitch used for shaping the crown
• Purl 2 together (p2tog) — a decrease stitch used during crown shaping

Materials and Tools

The Addison Beanie requires the following materials and equipment:

• Yarn: 1 ball of 100g super chunky yarn (approximately 100 grams total). The pattern was designed using Moloneymakes Super Chunky Yarn in the Bronze colorway, though any super bulky weight yarn in a chosen color is suitable as a substitute
• Needles: A set of 4 double pointed knitting needles in US size 15 (10mm diameter)
• Notions: A tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends and finishing

Gauge and Sizing

The pattern is worked to a specific gauge to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions. When worked in rib stitch, the gauge is 17 stitches and 14 rows per 10x10 centimeter square. Maintaining this gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished measurements of 11.5 inches in length.

Pattern Construction

The Addison Beanie begins with casting on 55 stitches, which are then distributed across three double pointed needles as follows: 19 stitches on the first needle and 18 stitches on each of the remaining two needles. The stitches are then joined in the round by bringing the first and last stitch together to form a circle, creating a seamless tubular foundation for the hat. The pattern uses abbreviations common to knitting instructions, allowing crafters to follow the sequence of knit, purl, and decrease stitches as they progress from the ribbed cuff through the crown shaping.