Big Bulky Bobble Beanie – Free Knitting Pattern
This was one of my go-to hats when I was heading out the door on cold days the last couple winters, it is so cozy soft and warm. Big bobbles are worked into a reverse stocking stitch for an awesome, eye-catching texture. A long rim adds style and extra warmth to this super soft and lofty, mushroom shaped, slouchy beanie.
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This beanie is made with Knit Picks Biggo Bulky (affiliate link – see statement above) which is an awesome, squishy soft superwash merino wool and nylon mix. It is closer to a super bulky weight making this a really quick and fun project to knit up. The colours used below are Sapphire Heather and Dove Heather.
The Pattern
Yarn
Knit Picks Biggo (affiliate link – see statement at the top of this post)
Weight – Bulky (5)
Amount – 1 skein (110 yards)
I used the colour Dove Heather (grey) and Sapphire Heather (blue) for the hats in the photos
Needles and Tools
US10 (6.0 mm) 16″ circular needle
Set of US10 (6.0mm) Double Point Needles (DPNs)
Stitch Marker
Darning Needle
Gauge
4″ (10 cm) = 13 stitches in reverse stocking stitch
Size
Adult/One Size
Circumference fits between 22″-24″ length 10″
Abbreviations
CO – Cast on
DPNs – Double point needles
K2tog – Decrease 1 by knitting the next 2 stitches together
KFBFB – Increase 3 by knitting into the front, back, front and back of the next stitch (total 4 stitches)
P2tog – Decrease 1 by purling the next 2 stitches together
PFB – Increase 1 by purling into the front and back of the next stitch
Instructions
CO 64 with US 10 (6.0 mm) circular needle
Place marker and join round
Work 13 rounds in K2, P2 ribbing
Increase rounds: [P7, PFB] repeat to end
Rounds 1 and 2: Purl
Round 3: [P11, KFBFB] repeat to end
Round 4: [P11, K4] repeat to end
Round 5: [P11, K2tog, K2tog] repeat to end
Round 6: [P11, P2tog] repeat to end
Rounds 7 and 8: Purl
Round 9: P5, KFBFB, [P11, KFBFB] x5, P6
Round 10: P5, K4, [P11, K4] x5, P6
Round 11: P5, K2tog, K2tog, [P11, K2tog, K2tog] x5, P6
Round 12: P5, P2tog [P11, P2tog] x5, P6
Repeat these 12 rounds once more
Begin decrease rounds – switch to DPNs when needed
Next Round: P4, P2tog
Next Round: Purl to end
Next Round: P3, P2tog
Next Round: Purl to end
Next Round: P2, P2tog
Next Round: Purl to end
Next Round: P1, P2tog
Next Round: P2tog
Cut yarn and use a darning needle to run yarn through remaining stitches. Secure firmly and run through the stitches again. Run yarn through the center and sew a couple stitches on the inside (to avoid getting a hole later).
Weave in loose ends.
Wash and block.
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If you love the bulky slouch look but want something with less texture try the Simple Bulky Slouch Beanie.
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