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 are in love with the bubble stitch pattern and are comfortable knitting on circular needles. I have 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. This is also a great yarn stash buster!
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MATERIALS to Knit the Bubble Stitch Beanie Hat
- 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
KNITTING TECHNIQUES for the Bubble Beanie Hat
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• 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
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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 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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