Cozy Ribbed Knit Beanie

Cozy Ribbed Knit Beanie Pattern

Materials

• Soft speckled grey yarn (worsted weight, approximately 200 yards)
• US size 8 (5.0 mm) circular knitting needles (16 inches long)
• Set of double-pointed needles, US size 8 (optional for shaping the crown)
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in rib stitch

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast On
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together

Instructions

1. Begin with the Brim
   • CO 96 sts using the long tail cast on method.
   • Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches.
   • Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 4 inches to create the fold-over brim.
2. Body of the Hat
   • Continue in K all sts for 5 more inches. The total length from the cast-on edge should be about 9 inches.
3. Shape the Crown
   • Switch to double-pointed needles as needed.
   • Rnd 1: (K10, K2tog) repeat around.
   • Rnd 2: Knit.
   • Rnd 3: (K9, K2tog) repeat around.
   • Rnd 4: Knit.
   • Continue decreasing in this manner, reducing by 1 stitch before each K2tog on every odd round, and knitting all even rounds, until approximately 16 stitches remain.
4. Finishing
   • Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat.
   • Weave in all loose ends using the tapestry needle.

Final Touches

Turn up the brim of the beanie and block lightly if desired to shape.