The Autumn Breeze Beanie is super comfy, and cute! When I wear this hat I want nothing more than to walk through the crisp fall air, trudge through crunching leaves and sip on some hot chai tea. This is a beautifully simple design great for beginners and seasoned knitters alike. The hat features a double or single brim, eyelet, stockinette and purl stitch detailing. This beanie is fun to knit and it works up quickly! If you are a visual learner don’t worry I’ve got you covered. Go check out my step by step knitting tutorial where I show you start to finish how to knit this lovely hat.
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Skill Level: Beginner
Gauge: (2×2 inch stockinette knit flat) 8 sts x 12 rows using US 8 (5.0 mm) needles
Dimensions: For head circumference 20- 24 inches
Height: 8.5- 9 inches unstretched
Width: 8.5-9 inches unstretched
Yarn: This pattern is designed for No. 4 medium worsted weight yarn. I used 136 yds of Malabrigo Rios (pictured above in the color Sunset). I have also knit this hat using 138 yds of Impeccable Yarn by Loops & Threads. This is a very forgiving pattern so feel free to use any comparable yarn that meets gauge requirements.
Materials:
- 1 Skein of No. 4 Medium Worsted weight yarn
- US 8 5.0 mm 16 inch circular knitting needles
- US 7 4.5 mm 16 inch circular knitting needles
- Stitch Marker
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
K– Knit
P– Purl
K2TOG– Knit two stitches together
YO (Yarn Over)– Bring your working yarn towards the front of your work
SSK (Slip Slip Knit)– Individually slip 2 stitches knitwise from your left hand needle onto your right hand needle. Transfer those two stitches back to the left hand needle and then knit them together through the back loop
CO– Cast On
Sts- Stitches
** Repeat instructions within asterisks
Instructions: Using US 7 4.5 mm 16 inch circular knitting needles CO 88 stitches and join in the round.
Brim: You have the option to knit either a single brim or a double brim
Single Brim: *K1, P1* for 12 rounds
Double brim: * K1, P1* until your brim measures 4 inches from the CO edge. Fold brim in on itself and knit together to create a double brim. See video tutorial https://youtu.be/qI5a4RkTORo?si=pk_nHlJcdvsAu9ty
Once Brim is complete, switch to US 8 5.0mm 16 inch circular knitting needles. Knit one set up round before beginning the body of the hat. Set up round: *YO, K2TOG*
Body
- *K*
- *K*
- *K*
- *K*
- *P*
- *K*
- *K*
- *K*
- *K*
- *YO, K2TOG*
Repeat rounds 1-10 of the body a total of 3x then proceed to decrease
Decrease
- *K*
- *K9, K2tog, k9, SSK* (80 sts)
- *K*
- *K8, K2tog, k8, SSK* (72 sts)
- *P*
- *K7, K2tog, k7, SSK* (64 sts)
- *K*
- *K6, K2tog, k6, SSK* (56 sts)
- *K*
- *K5, K2tog, k5, SSK* (48 sts)
- *K*
- *K4, K2tog, k4, SSK* (40 sts)
- *K3, K2tog, k3, SSK* (32 sts)
- *K2, K2tog, k2, SSK* (24 sts)
- *K1, K2tog, k1, SSK* (16 sts)
- *K2TOG, SSK* (8sts)
Once the decrease is complete, cinch your beanie, weave in the ends and enjoy!
