Just finished hat number nine. (Or is it 10?) It’s for Alex, my cousin’s boyfriend - black with red speckles in the brim. Following is pattern for a regular beanie and/or slouch.
Simple Beanie:
1. Do a swatch. Calculate number of stitches per inch.
2. Take a tape measure and measure circumference of your head. Subtract 1.5 inches. (Two inches is okay. It will keep the hat snug on your head.)
3. Take the number from step 1 and multiply it by the subtracted number from step 2. This will be the number you cast on with.
a. For example: 4 stitches in one inch x 18 inches in circumference = 72 stitches
4. Add an extra stitch when knitting on two circular needles. When you knit in the round, number of stitches will go back to 72.
5. Make a 1x1 rib. Knit 1, Purl 1. Repeat to the end of the round. Knit ribbing for 1 inch.
6. Knit for 5 inches, measuring from the cuff.
7. Decrease to make the crown:
a. 72 stitches – knit 10, knit 2 together*, repeat.
b. Knit round.
c. K9, k2tog*, repeat. – 60 stitches
d. Knit round.
e. K8, k2tog*, repeat. – 48 stitches
f. Knit round.
g. K7, k2tog*, repeat. – 36 stitches
h. Knit round.
i. K6, k2tog*, repeat. – 24 stitches
j. Knit round.
k. While stitches are on needle, cut a 8 inch long string. With a tapestry needle thread through remaining stitches and pull tight.
l. Weave in ends.
Ta-dah!
Ta-dah!
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