Mens basic beanie [knitting pattern]
With the holidays fast approaching I thought it would be a good idea to add some mens DIY projects to the blog. This beanie is fast and easy to make and it would make a great gift!
Needles size US 10 1/2
Yarn-Loops & Threads Charisma in Royal (1 skein)
Free Men’s Basic Beanie Knitting Pattern
Cast on 64 sts. Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 34 rows.
Row 35 (Dec Row): *K2, p2, k2, p2tog; rep from * Row 36: *K1, p2, k2, p2; rep from *
Row 37 (Dec Row): *k2, p2tog, k2, p1; rep from * Row 38: *K1, p2; rep from *
Row 39: *K1, k2tog; rep from * Row 40: *K1, k2tog; rep from *
Row 41: *K1, k2tog; rep from *
Cut yarn, leaving an 8 in. tail. Thread tail through stitches of last row and pull to secure. Use the tail to sew the side seam together.
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Thank you so much for publishing this pattern. I only learned to knit two weeks ago and was looking for a beginner project. Your pattern is perfect; clear and easy to follow. I knitted my beanie in one afternoon.
Catherine
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
directions for the actual beginning and end would be helpful. i've mostly just read gibberish…that's how new/beginner I am. Does the pattern seal itself up or do i have to do that for the crown part?
The cast on part at the beginning is the bottom of the hat. The hat is knit flat and then when you are done, you hand sew the seam starting at the crown. I hope this helps!
What does Dec row and tog mean?
Dec row- is a row where the stitches are decreased. Tog is an abbreviation in knitting for together. Hope this helps!
What is the weight of this yarn (worsted, bulky)? Can you suggest alternative yarns?
The yarn is bulky weight. Lion Brand Wool Spun is a nice alternative http://www.michaels.com/lions-pride-woolspun/M10378458.html?dwvar_M10378458_color=Aquamarine
Can this pattern be worked in the round as written?
Yes, it can 🙂
What yarn thickness was uses?
I used a bulky weight yarn
Is there a video of this available??
Took me 7 years to finish a pullover for my husband! Hopefully he won't need to wait that long for a woolly hat this Winter 🙂 Thanks for great, easy pattern.
Just finished up one of these. Really simple and quick. Thanks so much for sharing. I used the self striping charisma yarn so it's actually striped in three colours. On row 40 I had an extra stitch. Don't know what I did wrong but I just knit it and carried on.
Thank you for this pattern as I am knitting this for the homeless and refugees and it is quick and easy even with my arthritic hands thank you so much