Bingpot Beanie

Bingpot Beanie by Jacki Badger

What is Being Made

The Bingpot Beanie is a slouchy, comfortable knitted hat designed by Jacki Badger and available from The Woolly Badger. This versatile beanie is suitable for the entire family, with six size options ranging from newborn (0-6 months) through to large adult. The design offers flexibility in fit, with instructions provided for both a slightly slouchy silhouette and a super slouchy option, allowing makers to customize the finished look according to personal preference.

Techniques and Construction

Despite its visually striking appearance, the Bingpot Beanie employs straightforward knitting techniques that make it more accessible than it initially appears. The coloured panel design uses a simple stripe method where only one colour is worked per round, eliminating the complexity of carrying multiple colours or managing intricate colourwork. Each coloured stripe is just two rounds wide, making this an ideal project for knitters seeking visual impact without technical difficulty.

The beanie features a stretchy ribbed brim that provides comfort and security, particularly important for younger wearers. This ribbed construction ensures the hat stays in place while remaining comfortable enough for even sensitive toddlers, as confirmed through extensive family testing.

Stitches Used

The pattern utilizes fundamental knitting stitches, with ribbing forming the structural brim of the hat. The body is constructed using stockinette stitch combined with simple striping techniques, keeping the stitch vocabulary accessible for intermediate-level knitters.

Yarn and Materials

The Bingpot Beanie is knitted using DK weight yarn, which allows the project to knit up quickly while maintaining excellent drape and comfort. The two-round stripe width makes this pattern particularly suited to scrap yarn usage, enabling makers to create colourful, rainbow-inspired designs or classic two-tone combinations using yarn already in their stash. The pattern works with whatever DK weight yarn is available, offering creative freedom in colour selection and combination.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, the Bingpot Beanie is accessible to knitters with foundational skills while offering enough visual interest and colourwork experience to engage and develop technique. The straightforward stripe method and simple stitch construction make it achievable for those ready to move beyond basic projects.

Design Versatility

The pattern accommodates multiple aesthetic preferences. Makers can create a full rainbow effect using multiple colours, maintain a calm classic appearance with two-tone contrast, or explore any combination in between. This flexibility, combined with the availability of six sizes, makes the Bingpot Beanie suitable for gifting across age groups or creating matching family sets.