Basic AF Beanie Free Knitting Pattern

In partnership with Asylum Fibers and her amazing chunky yarn, we bring you this free classic knit beanie pattern. Perfect to whip up on the go and great for gifts for the whole family. Beginners and experienced knitters alike love our Basic AF Knit Beanie. You can make the brim as wide or trim as you like. Add slouch if you like. Truly versatile and the most perfect basic beginner knit beanie.

Supply List:
Asylum Fibers Bulky –1 skeins, each Approx 108 yards
US 13 / 9mm 16”circular needle & set of double pointed needles
Large needle to weave ends
Stitch Marker

Finished hat:
Brim Circumference 16.5” –stretches to fit 21 –23” average adult head
Beanie Length 7.5” Approx / Slouchy Length 14” Approx

Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
co –cast on (using long tail cast on method)
k –knit
p -purl
k2tog –knit two together decrease
st -stitch

Gauge: 4 inch sq = 12 stitches x 12 rows

NOTES: Gauge is not a huge factor for this pattern so do not worry to much if you are struggling to meet gauge. In fact - this is a great pattern to use to work on improving gauge and consistency.

You will be able to add slouch by adding rows.

PATTERN
Color A:

CO 56; Place marker and join to work in the round, being careful not to twist sts.

Round 1: [k1,p1] to end

Rounds 2-9: repeat Round 1
*** or repeat until desired brim width

Rounds 10-20: knit

If adding a color change, change to Color B here:
Rounds 21-34: Knit
***
Or until you reach desired hat body length

Begin crown decrease:

Round 1: [k5,k2tog] around –48 sts remain

Round 2: [k4,k2tog] around –40 sts remain

Round 3: [k3,k2tog] around –32 sts remain

Round 4: [k2,k2tog] around –24 sts remain

Round 5: [k2tog] around -12 sts remain

Round 6: [k2tog] around -6 sts remain

Using needle, weave in tail through the remaining 6 stitches to close up hat peak. Weave in ends using cast on tail to attach button or tag.

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