How to Knit | Men's Beanie
It has been requested over and over that I share how to knit a men's beanie, so I thought I'd share the patterns to one of my favorites that I've made for Joe. It has an almost mock rib to it, so it's a little more unique, but still isn't very difficult to do! I hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do!
Materials
- 1 skein Yarn Bee Baby Bee Sweet Delight in Licorice
- Size 6 knitting needles
- Yarn needle
Brim
Cast on 98 sts.
Row 1: k2, (p2, k2) to end of row.
Row 2: p2, (k2, p2) to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-2 7 times more.
Increase Rows
Row 1: kfb, kfb, (k1, kfb) to end of row - 148 sts.
Row 2: purl across.
Body
Row 1: (sl 1 knitwise, k1) across.
Row 2: sl 1 purlwise, purl to end of row.
Repeat until hat is desired length.
Crown
Row 1: {(sl 1 knitwise, k1) 6 times, sl 1 knitwise, k2tog, (k1, sl 1 knitwise) 6 times, k1, k2`} to end of row.
Row 2 (and all WS rows): sl 1 purlwise, purl to end of row.
Row 3: {(sl 1 knitwise, k1) 6 times, k2tog, (k1, sl 1 knitwise) 6 times, k2tog} to end of row.
Row 5: {(sl 1 knitwise, k1) 5 times, sl 1 knitwise, k2tog, (k1, sl 1 knitwise) 5 times, k1, k2tog} to end of row.
Continue decreasing in this manner, until you have worked a full row of k2tog.
Finishing
Cut yarn, and thread through remaining sts. Pull tight to close the crown of the hat. Seam the sides of the hat together, and weave in all loose ends.
Thank you. Nice to have the written pattern as well as your excellent tutorial
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ReplyDeleteHello. I really love this pattern, it's so pretty. Though I have a few questions.
ReplyDeleteIn row 1 of the crown, what does "k2' " mean? K2tog? If so, wouldn't you have some stitches left at the end of the row, since 148 is not divisible by 15?
Also, how long did your entire hat (8 inches plus the crown) end up being? I wanted to make my hat from the middle up in a different color, so I'd like to know to calculate when to change the color.
Thank you!
Do you have this.paytern for circular needles?
DeleteI actually made this with circular needles. Here's how I adjusted the pattern:
DeleteBrim:
CO 80 stitches (since my yarn was much thicker).
Row 1: (K2, P2) to the end of row.
Repeat Row 1 till the brim measures 2.5 inches.
Increase Rows:
Row 1: (KFB,K1) to the end of row. End with 120 sts.
Row 2: Knit across.
Body:
Row 1: (SL1K, K1) to the end of row.
Row 2: Knit across.
Repeat Rows 1 & 2 untill the deried length.
Crown:
*I'll explain this one in detail, but just know you'll work 10 sts (slipping or knitting as corresponds), k2tog and repeat across. Then one entire row of plain knitting. Then work 9 sts, k2tog. Knit across. Then 8 sts, k2tog; and so on.
Row 1: {(SL1K, K1) 5 times, k2tog} to the end of row. End with 110 sts.
Row 2 (and all even numbered rows): Knit across.
Row 3: {(SL1K, K1) 4 times, SL1K, k2tog} to the end of row. End with 100 sts.
Row 5: {(SL1K, K1) 4 times, k2tog} to the end of row. End with 90 sts.
Row 7: {(SL1K, K1) 3 times, SL1K, k2tog} to the end of row. End with 80 sts.
Row 9: {(SL1K, K1) 3 times, k2tog} to the end of row. End with 70 sts.
Row 11: {(SL1K, K1) twice, SL1K, k2tog} to the end of row. End with 60 sts.
Row 13: {(SL1K, K1) twice, K2tog} to the end of row. End with 50 sts.
Row 15: (SL1K, K1, SL1K, K2tog) to the end of row. End with 40 sts.
Row 17: (SL1K, K1, K2tog) to the end of row. End with 30 sts.
Row 19: (SL1K, K2tog) to the end of row. End with 20 sts.
Row 21: K2tog across. End with 10 sts.
Finally, end the hat.
If you're going to change colors (for stripes or the like), make sure to do it on a knit-all row. The color jog correction (Which malkes your stitch twice as high) will be absolutely invisible, since the first stitch of the next row is a SLK.
Thank you for the round pattern!!!
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ReplyDeleteActually I found the pattern very easy and beautiful. And started making it but now as I reached the crown part I’m stuck. I don’t know if you will reply but i’ll Still post��
So I did the 8 inches with 148 stitches and reached the crown part. And I’m trying to do the row where u do 13 stitches and do a K2tog. I do it but towards the end of the row I have only 12 stitches remaining. Why is that happening?? My head is not working�� please let me know thank you!!!
Sorry I mean at the end of the row 13 stitches are remaining and there are no stitches remaining for K2 tog
DeleteThat's the same question I had. 148 is not devisible by 15, so I'd recommend you add 2 stitches on one of the all purl across row (or knit across if you're knitting in the round) before starting the crown, so you have 150 stitches total and you can do the decreases Megan had, with working 13 stitches and k2tog.
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DeleteThanks a ton for replying!
Hey guys I had the same problems you did with the 15 into 148.
ReplyDeleteWhat I did at the increase round was kfb for 6 stitches then k1 kfb for the rest of the round. Giving you a total of 150 stitches. Hope this helps.
Calculations are 92 (stitches)÷2= 46
46×3 (3 stitches of increase for every 2 stitches used on the increase round= 138
138+ 12( 6 stiches on the increase round x2 for the increase) = 150
Oh no! I'm doing the crown now and only just reading these comments now :( I'm not good enough to go backwards to add 2 stitches. This has taken me months (I'm really slow at knitting). Is there any way I can fix this without going backwards? I think I'm up to the 3rd row of the crown.
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DeleteI know this is pretty long overdue and you probably already solved the issue, but in case someone else is here with the same question, I'd recommend just adding a lifeline one or two rows below the start of the crown and ripping it out. That way you can start freshly without losing any stitches and have enough room to add whatever stitches you need. In case you need help with lifelines, I recommend this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae7pobnLKGQ
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