Free, simple 2 colour knitted beanie hat pattern.
This colour work beanie hat is an ideal pattern for trying out stranded knitting.
Sizes: Small (up to 50cm / 20" ), Medium ( up to 54cm / 22") , Large (up to 59cm / 23 1/2") , Extra Large (up to 63cm / 25").
Pattern Notes: M1 = Make 1 using the backward loop method.
Using 3.75mm needles and main colour, cast on 96 (104, 112, 120 ) sts.
Join to work in the round, ensuring your work is not twisted.
(K2, P2) to end for 11 rounds.
(K2, M1) to end of round. Stitch Count: 144 (156, 168, 180) sts.
Small & Large: Move on to next step.
Medium: K1, M1, K39, M1, K39, M1, K39, M1, knit to end. Stitch Count: 160sts.
Extra Large: K1, M1, K45, M1, K45, M1, K45, M1, knit to end. Stitch Count: 184sts.
Knit the colourwork band by following the chart.
Knit 4 (4, 5, 5) rounds.
Small, Medium & Extra Large: (K2, K2tog) to end of round.
Large: (K2, K2tog) to last 3 sts, knit to end of round.
K2tog until 12 stitches remain.
Leaving a 10cm tail, cut the yarn. Either use a darning needle to thread through the remaining stitches and pull closed or graft (Kitchener stitch) the remaining stitches together.
Weave in ends and close up the small gap in the ribbing in the brim of the hat.