Basic Beanie for Beginners

This beanie is the perfect next step knitting project after taking a beginner knitting class.

Written for circular needles, starting with 40cm (16”) for the brim and body of the hat, then recommending 80cm (32”) circular needles for the optional crown decreases using the magic loop method.

If you just want to practice your knitting, there are modification options throughout the instructions to make the hat even more beginner-friendly. Can’t purl yet? Choose Modification 1 and create a rolled brim instead of a ribbed brim. Don’t like a slouchy hat? Choose Modification 2 to adjust the depth. Don’t know magic loop yet? Choose Modification 3 - and create a gathered crown instead of a shaped crown.

Once you have knit this hat, you will be making the leap to garments in no time!

The pattern includes a video link tutorial for joining in the round.

Thank you to my darling nieces for modelling my beanie! Yes, they are kids but the beanie does fit my 57cm (22.5”) head quite easily as well.