Slouchy Beanie Knitting Pattern
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.
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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. It’s a great choice to knit on the go. While traveling to visit family, I’ve knitted it while flying on a plane.
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
- 1 Circular Knitting Needle 8 US / 5.0 mm, 16” length
- 4 Double Pointed Needles 8 US / 5.0 mm
Knitting Tools
Knitting Techniques
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.
• 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
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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!
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.