My popular Slouchy Beanie Knitting Pattern will help you make great gifts for men and women. This is a classic design for adults knitted on circular needles that can be customized with various yarn colors and even stripes.
Get your free written pattern instructions with video tutorials below. You may also purchase my ad-free printable pdf pattern in my Studio Knit Pattern Shop.
Table of Contents
Slouchy Beanie Knitting Construction
Getting Started: To begin, gather all of your knitting tools and materials. Then relax into an easy pattern that’s great for quick knit gifts!
Finished Hat Size Fits: Average adult size: 21″ – 23”
Knitting Gauge in Stockinette Stitch: 16 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
Construction: The knitted hat is created from the bottom up on circular needles, then finished at the crown with double-pointed straight needles.
Easy-to-Memorize: The body of the hat is simply the knit stitch throughout.
Finishing Work: Because we are knitting up our hat in one piece, you simply need to weave in your yarn ends.
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Knitting Supplies
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Yarn
- Worsted or Bulky Weight Yarn (180 – 200 yards):
- Gray sample knitted with Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Yarn in Grey Heather
- Blue/White Ombre sample knitted with Lion Brand® Scarfie Yarn in Cream/Teal colors
Knitting Needles
Knitting Tools
Knitting Techniques
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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
• K2TOG = Knit 2 Sts Together to Decrease
• Bind Off
• Weave in Yarn Tails
Watch Video Tutorial
Slouchy Beanie Knitting Instructions
Adult Sized Beanie
Cast On 73 Stitches with the Long Tail Cast On Method
Join in the Round: K2Tog, K71 Stitches
Knit in the 1×1 Rib Stitch Pattern for 8 Rows (2 inches)
* K1, P1 * repeat from * to end
Knit all Rows in the Round until your entire piece measures 9 or 10 inches, depending on your length preference. And make sure to switch to Double Pointed Needles when necessary.
Decrease Rows:
Row 1 – * K2Tog, K7, * repeat from * to end (64 stitches remain)
Row 2 – Knit Entire Row
Row 3 – * K2Tog, K6, * repeat from * to end (56 stitches remain)
Row 4 – Knit Entire Row
Row 5 – * K2Tog, K5, * repeat from * to end (48 stitches remain)
Row 6 – Knit Entire Row
Row 7 – * K2Tog, K4, * repeat from * to end (40 stitches remain)
Row 8 – Knit Entire Row
Row 9 – * K2Tog, K3, * repeat from * to end (32 stitches remain)
Row 10 – Knit Entire Row
Row 11 – * K2Tog, K2, * repeat from * to end (24 stitches remain)
Row 12 – Knit Entire Row
Row 13 – * K2Tog, K1, * repeat from * to end (16 stitches remain)
Row 14 – * K2Tog * repeat from * to end (8 stitches remain)
Cut yarn, weave through remaining 8 stitches, and pull tight.
Weave-in ends… and you are done!
Thank You for Visiting Studio Knit
I hope you are inspired to knit up this Slouchy 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!
Happy knitting to you!
