Are you looking for that perfect beginner knit beanie pattern that’s beautiful and easy to make? Look no further! Gorgeous yarn and a textured brim come together to form the cloud-like detail on this simple yet stylish beanie.
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I used Knit Collage Dreamland Yarn in Bubblegum Twist for this design, and the amazing texture mixed with sweet flowery details make this beanie so irresistible to knit. I know you are just dying to make it!! 😉
This hat is super simple to knit and great for beginners! Knitted flat and then seamed together, it forms the perfect cozy toque.
It also looks great in other yarn! Here I used Just Lovely Yarn Bee Stretched Taffy in Sherbet Punch from Hobby Lobby. Still beautiful, but looks completely different! What yarn would you make it in?!
beginner knit beanie pattern / Cloud Catcher Beanie
measurements:
- finished beanie height measures approximately 12” (including pom)
- finished beanie circumference measures approximately 23”
what you will need:
- 2 skeins Knit Collage Dreamland Yarn in Bubble Gum Twist (or approximately 61 yds) or another #6 super bulky weight textured yarn.
- Size US 13 – 9mm knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. To save time make sure to check gauge. GAUGE: 7 STS x 8 rows in stockinette = 4×4”
- Tapestry needle
- 3-3/8” (85mm) pom pom maker (optional)
abbreviations:
- CO – cast on
- K – knit
- P – purl
- K2TOG – knit 2 together
- SL1K – slip 1 knitwise
- REP – Repeat
- STS – stitches
pattern notes:
- This beanie is worked flat and then seamed together to form a circle.
- Gauge is VERY important with this pattern! To ensure your beanie fits properly, please check gauge.
special stitches:
- K2TOG (knit two together) – insert needle through two stitches instead of one (see photo #1 below) and knit as you normally would. This will decrease your stitch count by one. (see photo #2 below)
- SL1K (slip 1 knitwise) – insert needle knitwise as if you were about to knit a stitch (see photo #1 below) slip that stitch onto right needle without yarning over to knit. (see photo #2 below)
cable cast on method:
I love the cable cast on method for beanies and have used it for a couple of my designs. It creates a beautiful and sturdy edge for the brim of your hat. It is a little more snug than other CO methods and takes a bit longer, but it’s worth it! Here’s a short tutorial if you decide to go for it! Be sure to keep your STS loose as you cast them on your needle.
Begin with a slip knot on your left needle. (photo #1) Start as though you were about to knit this stitch, but do not take your slip knot off your needle. (photo #2) Instead, insert left needle behind the stitch on right needle and slip it onto the left needle. (photo #3)
You will now have two stitches. (photo #4) Insert right needle in between the two stitches on left needle (photo #5) yarn over (photo #6) and pull up a loop in between the two stitches. (photo #7)
Insert left needle behind the loop you just pulled through (photos #8 and #9) and place it onto left needle. (photo #10)
Continue with instructions from photos #5 – #9 until your desired CO stitch count has been achieved. (photo #11)
here’s a quick video tutorial for this cast on method. Press play!
beginner knit beanie pattern:
CO 42 STS using the Cable Cast On method or preferred CO method.
Row 1: K. (right side)
Row 2: *K1, SL1K; REP from * to last two STS, K2.
Row 3: K.
Row 4: K2; *SL1K, K1; REP from * across.
Row 5: K.
Row 6: *K1, SL1K; REP from * to last two STS, K2.
Row 7: K.
Row 8: P.
For Rows 9-14 or until the body of your beanie (not including brim) measures approximately 5”: continue in stockinette (K every knit row, P every purl row)
Row 15: K5, K2TOG across. (36 STS)
Row 16: P.
Row 17: K4, K2TOG across. (30 STS)
Row 18: P.
Row 19: K3, K2TOG across. (24 STS)
Row 20: P.
Row 21: K2, K2TOG across. (18 STS)
Row 22: P.
finishing:
With tapestry needle and approximately 25” of yarn tail, string through all 18 loops on needle. Pull yarn tightly together to form circle at the top of your beanie and secure. Be careful not to tear yarn. (You will use the rest of your yarn tail for seaming)
With tapestry needle and yarn tail, working from the top on the right side of your beanie, seam both sides together using the vertical invisible seaming technique. (or mattress stitch)
pom pom
if using a pom pom maker:
Wrap yarn around three times on each side of 3-3/8” (85mm) pom pom maker to achieve optimal thickness. Trim pom pom (fluff as you go, and be careful not to cut yarn tail) until pom pom looks uniform all around.
if you are NOT using a pom pom maker:
Starting with the end of yarn in the palm of your hand, wrap yarn loosely around 4 fingers approximately 50 times or until desired thickness is achieved. (See photo #1. Photo is just an example of placement and not wrapped 50 times)
Leave long tail (around 30”) with remaining yarn. With opposite hand, pinching yarn in the middle, slide wrapped yarn off of 3 of 4 fingers. *Form hole with yarn tail at the back of your wrapped yarn. Being careful not to disrupt hole, bring yarn tail around back of wrapped yarn (photo #2). Place thumb inside wrapped yarn for stability and bring yarn tail through the hole. (photo #3)
Pull tightly being careful not to break yarn (photo #4). Repeat from * three times. Your yarn will look like a bow. (photo #5) Make sure your “bow” is even on each side. Trim loops on both sides of your “bow”. (photo #6)
Trim pom pom (fluff as you go and be careful not to cut yarn tail) until pom pom looks uniform all around.
attaching pom pom
if using a pom pom maker:
You will have 2 yarn tails. Working from the top, with pom pom on right side of beanie insert one yarn tail on one side of gathering hole and the other yarn tail on the opposite side. Turn beanie inside out and tie the two yarn tails together in a knot tightly. (Make sure your pom pom is firmly in place before tying the knot)
if you are NOT using a pom pom maker:
You will have 1 yarn tail. Working from the top, with pom pom on right side of beanie, thread the pom pom yarn tail through the gathering hole to the wrong side with tapestry needle. Turn beanie inside out and weave the pom pom yarn tail through two or three stitches in gathering around hole. Tie in a knot tightly.
Weave in ends. Turn right side out.
Congrats on your new beanie!
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beginner knit beanie pattern / Cloud Catcher Beanie
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