Cozy Purple Knit Beanie Pattern

This detailed pattern will guide you through creating a lovely beanie in a soft purple yarn. Great for beginners!

Materials Needed:

• Medium weight yarn (approximately 150 yards) in purple tones
• US size 8 (5.0mm) knitting needles (circular or double-pointed)
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch. Adjust needle size if necessary to match gauge.

Abbreviations:

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

Instructions:

Cast On:

1. Using your size 8 needles, CO 80 stitches.

Ribbing: (Cuff)

1. Row 1: (RS) *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
2. Row 2: (WS) *p2, k2; repeat from * to end of row.
3. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for a total of 8 rows. This forms the ribbed cuff.

Body of Hat:

1. Switch to stockinette stitch (knit every row) and continue until the hat measures 5 inches from the cast-on edge.

Decreasing for the Crown:

1. Row 1: (RS) K8, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (72 sts)
2. Row 2: (WS) Knit all stitches.
3. Row 3: (RS) K7, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (64 sts)
4. Row 4: (WS) Knit all stitches.
5. Row 5: (RS) K6, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (56 sts)
6. Row 6: (WS) Knit all stitches.
7. Row 7: (RS) K5, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (48 sts)
8. Row 8: (WS) Knit all stitches.
9. Row 9: (RS) K4, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (40 sts)
10. Row 10: (WS) Knit all stitches.
11. Row 11: (RS) K3, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (32 sts)
12. Row 12: (WS) Knit all stitches.
13. Row 13: (RS) K2, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (24 sts)
14. Row 14: (WS) Knit all stitches.
15. Row 15: (RS) K1, k2tog; repeat from * to end of row. (16 sts)
16. Row 16: (WS) Knit all stitches.
17. Row 17: (RS) k2tog all around. (8 sts)

Finishing:

1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the stitches remaining on the needle and pull tight to close the top of the hat.
2. Weave in all ends with a tapestry needle.
3. Block the hat if desired to help shape and even out the stitches.

Your cozy purple knit beanie is now complete and ready to wear!