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Hey hey hey you guys! Boy have I got an uber easy beanie pattern for you! One word: totally fun! Okay, that’s two words but I am really stoked about how much fun this pattern is!
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The Hopeful Slouchy Beanie was created with the beginner knitter in mind. In fact it should have a second name, the Easy Slouchy Beanie. The pattern works up quickly and is an absolute joy to make. In a world filled with so much chaos, my hope and prayer is that as you knit this beanie, it’ll remind you to keep hope alive no matter what you’re facing.
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So, without further ado, here’s the Hopeful Slouchy Beanie pattern for ya.
A printer-friendly and ad free PDF version of the pattern is also available on Ravelry and it’s free to download for a limited time, so head on over and grab your copy.
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate beginner
GAUGE
15 sts and 22 rounds = 4″/10 cm in
stockinette stitches in the round using US 10/6 mm needles (wet block your swatch and let dry before measuring)
SIZES
Child (Teenager/Adult Small, Adult Medium, Adult Large)
Circumference to fit: 19–20″ (20–21″, 21–22″, 22–24″) / 48–51 (51–53, 53–56, 56–61) cm
Finished height: 7.5 (9, 10, 10.5)” / 19 (23, 25, 27) cm
MATERIALS
Yarn
Any Chunky weight yarn that meets gauge. Sample was made with King Cole NEW Magnum Chunky in Pink Haze
Yardage
89 (112, 131, 144) metres / 97 (123, 143, 158) yards
Needles
US 8/5 mm 16″ (40 cm) circular needles
US 10/6 mm 16″ (40 cm) circular needles
US 10/6 mm 12″ (30 cm) circular needles or DPNs
Notions: Stitch marker, darning/tapestry needle to weave in ends, pom pom if desired
ABBREVIATIONS
CO – Cast on
K – Knit
K2tog – Knit two together
M1 – Make one
P – Purl
Rep – Repeat
Sts – Stitches
PATTERN NOTES
- Please read through the pattern before you begin
- Although it is designed to be slouchy, you can easily knit the beanie to your desired length
- The brim of the beanie is designed to have a snug fit
- If you decide to block your beanie, please note that after blocking, your finished size can vary due to a number of factors including type of yarn used, your knitting style and your blocking technique. Sample shown was not blocked
- IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNIT A SWATCH FOR GAUGE BEFORE YOU BEGIN!
- Have fun knitting!
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PATTERN
BRIM
With size US 8/5 mm 16″ (40 cm) circular needles, CO 52 (56, 60, 64) sts.
Place stitch marker and join to knit in the round, being careful not to twist stitches
*K1, P1; rep from * around for 6 (8, 8, 8) rounds
Switch to US 10/6mm 16″ (40cm) needles and work increase round once
INCREASE ROUND
Child size: K1, (M1, k3) 6 times, (M1, k2) 7 times, (M1, k3) 6 times, M1, k1
Teenager/Adult Small: K1, (M1, k3) 8 times, (M1, k2) 3 times, (M1, k3) 8 times, M1, k1
Adult Medium: K1, (M1, k3) 19 times, M1, k2
Adult Large: K2, (M1, k3) 8 times, (M1, k4) 3 times, (M1, k3) 8 times, M1, k2
You will have 72 (76, 80, 84) sts
BODY
Knit one round
Round 1: *K2, p2; rep from * to end
Round 2: *K2, p2; rep from * to end
Round 3: Knit
Round 4: Knit
Rep round 1–4 until you get to roughly 1″ before your desired height or until your work measures 6.5 (8, 10, 10.5)” / 16.5 (20, 23, 24) cm from CO edge.
DECREASE ROUNDS
Round 1: K2tog around [36 (38, 40, 42) sts]
Switch to US 10/6 mm 12″ (30 cm) circular needles or DPNs when you see fit
Round 2: Knit
Round 3: K2tog around [18 (19, 20, 21) sts]
Round 4: Knit
Round 5:
Child size and Adult Medium: K2tog around [9 (-, 10, -) sts]
Teenager/Adult Small and Adult Large: K1, *k2tog; rep from * until end [- (10, -, 11) sts]
Round 6: Knit
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using a darning/tapestry needle, pull it through the remaining sts. Pull tight and weave in all ends.
Add a pom pom of your desired size or rock that baby without one, it works either way.
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I really hope you enjoy making and rocking the Hopeful Beanie. I would love to see your finished project, please tag me in your photos on social media using #kunbidesigns and #hopefulslouchybeanie
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Happy knitting lovelies!
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Jane
Hello,
How do I convert the Hooeful Slouchy Beanie pattern to worsted weight yarn?
Thanks.
Beginner knitter
I would like to make the Hopeful slouchy beanie with worsted weight yarn but not very good at knowing how to figure this out. Can I just change needle sizes or do I need to change the pattern instructions, also? Help with this pattern would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.