This Bubble Beanie Hat knitting pattern is my new favorite fashion accessory! My Bubble Knit Stitch Pattern is really popular right now, so I thought it would be great if I designed a hat that we can all knit up together. This knitted hat pattern is perfect if you enjoy changing yarn colors and are comfortable knitting on circular needles. This is also a great yarn stash buster.
Find all of the necessary knitting techniques that you need to know linked below, so it is entirely possible for those of you who are fairly new to knitting to give this a try, too. Enjoy browsing photos with more creative yarn color combinations that fellow Studio Knitters have uploaded to my Ravelry pattern page. Posting your photos is a great way you can share with other knitters, too!
WATCH VIDEO OVERVIEW of the Bubble Beanie Hat
MATERIALS to Knit the Bubble Beanie Hat
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- Yarn – Worsted or Bulky Weight Yarn (120 – 200 yards)
- 1 Circular Knitting Needle 8 US / 5.0 mm, 16” length
- 4 Double Pointed Needles 8 US / 5.0 mm
- Tapestry Needle – Clover Chibi Jumbo Bent Tip Darning Needle Set
- Scissors – Gold Stork Crane Scissors
Favorite Yarn to Knit Up the Bubble Beanie: Caron X Pantone
This is a great yarn buster, knitted in any colors and fiber of worsted or bulky weight yarns. My favorite yarn to knit up my beanies is the Caron X Pantone collection because one skein provides the exact amount of required yarn. Their color selection is so gorgeous, too!
KNITTING TECHNIQUES for the Bubble Beanie Hat
Need to brush up or learn a new technique? Check out my entire library of Knitting Techniques to help you along as you knit up this project. If you’re new to knitting, you’ll love my Absolute Beginners Knitting Series!
• Slip Knot
• CO = Cast On Long Tail Method
• K = Knit Stitch
• P = Purl Stitch
• How to Knit on a Circular Needle in 5 Easy Steps
• How to Knit on DPNs
• How to Change Yarn Color
• KFB = Knit Front + Back to Increase
• K2TOG = Knit 2 Sts Together to Decrease
• K4B = Knit 4 Below
• Bind Off
• Weave in Yarn Tails
PRINTABLE PATTERN for the Bubble Beanie Hat
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WATCH VIDEO TUTORIAL
LEARN TO KNIT 4 BELOW TECHNIQUE (KFB)
To see a complete step-by-step tutorial of this knitting technique, please watch my video on the Knit 4 Below Technique. I’m using a swatch of pink yarn with white as my working yarn to best demonstrate this knitting technique. As with everything in knitting, once you understand clearly how this K4B technique is performed, it’s super simple to knit up your new Bubble Beanie Hat.
FREE WRITTEN KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS for the Bubble Beanie Hat
Knit up a cozy bubble stitch pattern hat. Different color combinations create totally customized looks. Enjoy!
KNITTING GAUGE: 20 Sts x 24 Rows = 4” x 4” / 10 x 10 cm in 2×2 Rib Stitch Pattern
SIZE: Fits adults heads measuring 21” – 24” circumference.
CAST ON: With Size 8 US 16″ Length Circular Needle, Cast On 64 Stitches.
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HAT BRIM
Rows 1 – 6: * K2, P2 * (repeat pattern btwn * *)
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HAT INCREASE SECTION
Change yarn color now, if desired.
Row 1: * KFB, K15 * (68 sts)
Rows 2 – 6: Knit All
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BUBBLE PATTERN SECTION
Change yarn color now, if desired.
Row 1: K2, * K4B, K3 *, last 2 stitches K4B, K1
Rows 2 – 6: Knit All Change yarn color now, if desired.
Row 7: * K4B, K3 *
Rows 8 – 12: Knit All
Repeat Rows 1 – 12 until length desired.
From Brim’s Edge: 7” Beanie or 9” Slouchy Beanie
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CROWN DECREASE SECTION
Switch to DPNs when needed.
Change yarn color now, if desired.
Row 1: Repeat either Row 1 or 7 from the above Bubble Beanie Hat Pattern, depending on where you stopped knitting.
Row 2: * K2TOG, K6 *, last 4 sts K2TOG, K2 (59 sts rem)
Row 3: * K2TOG, K5 *, last 3 sts K2TOG, K1 (50 sts rem)
Row 4: * K2TOG, K4 *, last 2 sts K2TOG (41 sts rem)
Row 5: * K2TOG, K3 *, K1 (33 sts rem)
Row 6: * K2TOG, K2 *, K1 (25 sts rem)
Row 7: * K2TOG, K1 *, K1 (17 sts rem)
Row 8: * K2TOG *, K1 (9 sts rem)
Row 9: * K2TOG, K1 * (6 sts rem)
Break Yarn + Weave Thru Remaining Stitches.
Weave In All Yarn Ends… and you are DONE!
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I hope you are inspired to knit up this Bubble Stitch Beanie Hat. I just love seeing all the color combinations you all are using to make your knitted hats. Once you’ve knitted your hat up, I’d love to see it. Uploading your pics on my Ravelry pattern page is a great way you can share with other knitters, too!
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Happy Knitting to You!
