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Free Knitting Pattern – Fluffy Ribs and Eyelets Beanie
This super lightweight and fleecy soft beanie is perfect for mild weather wear. The pattern consists of simple yet delicate eyelet rib panels separated by purl stitches and repeated with a nice transition from a K2, P1 ribbed hem. The panels meet at the top creating a beautiful starburst shape at the crown.
It is knit up with Knit Picks Wonderfluff (see affiliate statement at the top of this post) in one of my new favourite colours, Goji Heather. This yarn is a luxurious mix of baby alpaca, merino wool and nylon. It knits up quick with a bulky gauge but is so incredible light and fluffy, it doesn’t feel like a bulky yarn at all, it’s more like a billowy cloud.
And this colour, WOW! Goji Heather is a gorgeous eye-catching berry red, a perfect accent for fall and winter.
If you would like a bit more of a slouch beanie or a folded rim there is plenty of yarn left in the ball to add one or two more 4 round repeats before decreasing.
The Pattern
Yarn
Knitpicks Wonderfluff (affiliate link – see statement at the top of this post)
Weight – Bulky (5)
Amount – 1 ball (142 yards)
I used the colour Goji Heather for the hat in the photos
Needles and Tools
- US10 (6.0 mm) 16″ circular needle
- Set of US10 (65.0mm) Double Point Needles (DPNs)
- Stitch Marker
- Darning Needle
Gauge
4″ = 14 stitches and 24 rows in the eyelet rib panels + purl stitches
Size
Adult/One Size
Circumference fits between 22″-24″, length 9.5″
Abbreviations
CO – Cast on
DPNs – Double point needles
K2tog – (Knit 2 together) Decrease 1 by knitting the next 2 stitches together
P2tog – (Purl 2 together) Decrease 1 by purling the next 2 stitches together
PFB – (Purl front and back) Increase 1 by purling into the front and back of the next stitch
SSK – (Slip, slip, knit) Decrease 1 by slipping the next 2 stitches knitwise, slip the left needle through the front of both loops and knit them together
YO – Yarn over
Instructions
CO 66 with US10 circular needle, place marker and join the round
[K2, P1] repeat to end
Work 11 more rounds of K2, P1 ribbing
Increase Round: [K5, PFB] repeat to end
Next Round: [K5, P2] repeat to end
Begin Repeat Rounds
Round 1: [K2tog, YO, K1, YO, SSK, P2] repeat to end
Rounds 2-4: [K5, P2] repeat to end
Work these 4 rounds a total of 8 times
Begin Decrease Rounds, switch to DPNs when needed
Next Round: [K2tog, K1, YO, SSK, P2] repeat to end
Next Round: [K4, P2] repeat to end
Next Round: [K2tog, K2, P2] repeat to end
Next Round: [K3, P2] repeat to end
Next Round: [K1, SSK, P2] repeat to end
Next Round: [K2, P2]
Next Round: [K2, P2tog]
Next Round: [K2tog, P1]
Next Round: [Slip the first stitch (knit stitch) without changing the direction of the stitch, slip the second stitch (purl stitch) so the direction of the stitch matches the first stitch. Return both stitches to the left-hand needle, K2tog] repeat to end
Cut the yarn and run it through the remaining stitches with a darning needle. Run it through the center and inside the beanie, sew a few stitches to secure
Weave in loose ends
Wash and block
© 2021 Heather Pelletier – Handknit Hugs
Do not copy, re-distribute or sell this pattern either in whole or in part.
You may sell products made from this pattern – credit would be appreciated.
Thanks so much for checking out this pattern, I hope you’ve enjoyed it. If you like it and want to support me you can do so just by sharing. If you are looking for something else to knit up with Knit Picks Wonderfluff you can try the Simple Summer Slouch Beanie.
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