Ivana beanie

Ivana Beanie by BNMByo

What is Being Made

The Ivana beanie is a classic adult-sized knit hat designed by BNMByo. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a finished beanie suitable for everyday wear, with a comfortable fit for adult head sizes. The design features a ribbed texture and structured crown shaping for a polished, wearable finish.

Skill Level and Difficulty

This pattern is rated as Easy and Beginner-friendly, making it an excellent project for knitters new to hat construction or those looking for a straightforward, satisfying make. The straightforward stitch work and simple shaping techniques mean even novice knitters can successfully complete this beanie.

Knitting Techniques Used

The Ivana beanie employs fundamental knitting techniques appropriate for beginners. The hat is worked in the round using circular needles, which creates a seamless construction. The pattern incorporates ribbed stitch sections for elasticity and texture, followed by patterned rows that add visual interest. Crown decreasing is accomplished through knit 2 together (k2tog) decreases, which gradually reduce stitches to close the top of the hat. The pattern concludes with thread finishing using a tapestry needle to secure the remaining stitches.

Stitches Used

• Knit (k) – the fundamental stitch forming the base fabric
• Purl (p) – used to create ribbed texture and patterned sections
• Knit 2 together (k2tog) – a right-leaning decrease used to shape the crown

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Ivana beanie requires 70 grams of chunky weight yarn composed of 20% wool and 80% acrylic blend. This fiber content provides warmth from the wool while the acrylic adds durability and easy care. The yarn specified has a yardage of 60 meters per 50 grams.

Knitting needles required are 5.5 mm or 6 mm circular needles measuring 9 inches or 10 inches in length. Circular needles are essential for working this hat in the round without seams. A tapestry needle is needed for weaving in ends and closing the crown.

Gauge

The pattern specifies a gauge of 13 stitches and 18 rows per 4 inches (10 centimeters). Checking gauge before beginning is emphasized as important for achieving the correct finished size and fit.

Pattern Construction

The Ivana beanie begins with 54 cast-on stitches worked on 6 mm circular needles. The hat starts with a ribbed cuff section using alternating knit and purl stitches (p1, k1 repeat) worked for approximately 3 centimeters. This ribbing provides stretch and helps the hat stay securely on the wearer's head.

The body transitions into a patterned section featuring alternating rows of different stitch combinations, including (p1, k5) repeats and (p3, k1, p2) repeats, which are worked repeatedly to build height. This textured section extends approximately 18 centimeters, creating the main crown of the hat.

The crown shaping utilizes k2tog decreases repeated 27 times in a single row, followed by one row of knit stitches across the remaining 27 stitches. The pattern concludes by threading the yarn tail through a tapestry needle and securing the final stitches to close the top of the beanie.