Our favourite quick & easy beanie. 

Basic Beanie Pattern by Lisa Grey (NNK Yarns)

Materials:

Chunky Yarn

8.00 mm circular needles (30-40 cm length or a long cable for magic loop) or double pointed needles (dpn)

One stitch marker

Pom Pom

Darning needle to weave in ends and attach pom pom

Directions:

Using 8.00 mm need – circular or double pointed cast on 48 stitches and join in the round, taking care not to twist the stitches.  Place marker to note the start of the round.

BRIM

Rows 1-8 K1, P1 around for the brim.

BODY

Knit for 26 rows – or until desired length

If you like extra slouch in your beanie you can add another 4 rows

DECREASE

R1 (k2tog, k1)  across the row 

R2  k2tog across the row

R3 k2tog across the row

Cut yarn leaving a 30 cm tail. Using a darning needle, weave the tail through the remaining stitches.  Pull yarn tight to close the top of the hat.  Weave in ends and you're done!

Note, if using a short circular needle you may need to change to double pointed needles during the decrease rows.