After finishing my Winter Waves Socks, I just knew I needed to make a matching beanie! This simple yet textured free knit pattern works up quickly and uses worsted weight yarn. You won’t want to stop making these gorgeous hats!
Yarn
For this hat, I went with Lion Brand Heartland yarn in King’s Canyon. I love love this yarn! It’s so soft and works up smoothly. It drapes beautifully and is super warm even though it’s worsted weight. Also, the colors of Heartland are just gorgeous!
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Alright! Let’s get to it! Now, introducing The Winter Waves free knit pattern!! I recommend reading through the entire pattern before getting started! Happy knitting!
Materials
- Approx 130 yds worsted (weight 4) yarn
- Size US 7 16 inch circular needles
- Stitch Marker
- Scissors
- Tapestry Needle
- Measuring Tape
- Pom Pom (optional)
Finished Size
Adult: Approx 9″ tall x 7″ wide
Stitches Used
- CO – Cast on
- K- Knit
- P- Purl
- St(s)- stitches
- K2Tog – knit 2 together
Pattern
CO 96 on size 7 needles using the long tail cast on method. Join yarn for working in the round but be careful not to twist those stitches!
BRIM
Establish a 3 x 3 rib (k3, p3) until brim measures approximately 2″
BODY
Round 1-4: k 4, p 2 around.
Round 5-8: k 2, p 2 around.
Rnd 9-12: p 2, k 4 around
Repeat rounds 1-12 until hat measures approx 8.5″
DECREASES
Round 1: *k 2, k2tog*, repeat around
Round 2: k around, no decreases
Rnd 3: *k 1, k2tog*, repeat around
Round 4: k around, no decreases
Round 5: *k2tog* around
Cut yarn leaving a 10″ tail and thread through tapestry needle. Slip each stitch from your knitting needles (on the left) to your tapestry needle (on the right). Pull yarn tail tight to close beanie. Turn inside out and secure with a knot then weave in ends.
Attach your pom pom if you have one and you’re all done!
