Cozy Orange Beanie

Cozy Orange Beanie Pattern

Materials

• Bulky weight yarn (about 100 yards of orange yarn)
• Knitting loom (with 24 pegs)
• Crochet hook (size H/8 5mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

Approximately 4 stitches per inch in stockinette pattern with bulky yarn.

Abbreviations

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• CO = cast on
• BO = bind off
• rnd = round

Instructions

1. Setting Up the Loom: Start by placing your loom on a sturdy surface. Make sure the pegs are evenly spaced and that you have easy access to them.
2. Casting On: Use the crochet hook to pull a loop of yarn through the first peg, creating a slip knot. Place this knot on the first peg. Continue this process, wrapping the yarn around the pegs in a clockwise direction until all 24 pegs are filled with yarn (this is your cast on).
3. Knitting the Body: Start knitting by using the knitting loom tool to lift the bottom yarn over the top yarn on each peg and push it down. Repeat this process for each peg until you reach the desired height of your beanie (approximately 8-10 inches for a standard size).
4. Creating the Crown: Once you reach the desired height, it’s time to begin decreasing to shape the crown. For every peg, lift the yarn from the second peg over the first peg, and leave the first peg empty. You will do this for three rows.
5. Binding Off: After making the decreases, you will start to bind off. Cut a long tail of yarn (about 12 inches). Thread this tail through your tapestry needle. Take the yarn from the first peg and slide it off, then pull the tail through the first stitch. Repeat for all pegs, pulling the tail through each stitch as you go. This will gather the top of your beanie.
6. Finishing: Once all the pegs are empty, pull the tail gently to close the hole at the top of the beanie. Weave in any loose ends with your tapestry needle for a neat finish. You can also fold the brim up for added style!

Final Touches

Your cozy orange beanie is complete! This warm accessory is perfect for cold weather or simply as a stylish addition to your outfit. Feel free to personalize it with different colors or patterns!