Free Knitting Pattern: Plymouth Winter Hat Beanie
This is a super easy, beginner-friendly hat pattern and it’s a really classic pattern that looks so different depending on the colors you choose to use. Make it in your single most favorite color or combine 2 or more colors to give it an entirely different look. This knit-purl texture is a great classic look.
Make this stylish hat in no time. Enjoy!
Pattern Essentials
- Needles: 8mm Circular Needles/16″ cable
- Stitch Marker
- Tapestry Yarn Needle
- Scissors
- Yarn: Weight 6 bulky, 80-100 yards like Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick and Quick or Bernat Softee Chunky
- Finished Size: Adult Fits average sized teen or woman’s head (22 -23 inch circumference) – use my handy reference chart LINKED HERE to adjust sizing as needed
Abbreviations
- sts = stitches
- k1 – Knit one stitch
- p1 – Purl one stitch
- k2tog – Knit 2 sts together
Notes
I was able to complete 3 rows for the decrease portion of the beanie continuing to use my 16″ cable needles, but if you find it tricky, switching to DPNs may be helpful.
The Free Pattern – Instructions:
TO START
Cast on 45 sts and join for working in the round ensuring the foundation is not twisted. Adjust size up for larger or down for smaller in multiples of 3 (smaller 36 sts, medium 39 or 42 sts, larger 48 or 51 sts).
25 ROWS TO MAKE AN AVERAGE HAT
- *k1, k1, p1*, repeat around from * to * around (45 sts)
3 DECREASE ROWS, ROWS 26-28
- *k1, k1, k2tog*
- Repeat from * to * around continuing for 3 rounds past your starting place marker without stopping the repeat. When starting with 45 sts, there will be 19 sts remaining after 3 rounds of decreases.
FINISHING
Cut yarn leaving a 8-10” tail, thread through loops to remove from needles and pull tightly closed. Weave through top, going back and forth across until secure. Pull thread through to inside of hat and loosely weave a few stitches before cutting remainder. Ensure you weave all ends, then add your brand tag and a pom if you wish.
Enjoy!
If you’ve made this pattern or have any questions, please comment here or tag me on Instagram. I’d love to see what you’ve made.
Be creative & keep creating!
~Beccie B~