FREE Knitting Patterns – Beanie, Toque and Winter and Summer Hat Patterns

Woodland Wanderer Knit Hat – FREE Knitting Pattern

The Woodland Wanderer’s Hat is a cozy, timeless knit with a traditional fantasy feel, perfect for grand adventures, epic quests, untamed paths, and journeys worth remembering… or just keeping your ears warm while grabbing a coffee before your Zoom meeting. I designed this beanie for knitters who enjoy texture and classic details. This adult size winter hat is knit flat on two straight needles using worsted weight yarn, making it a comfortable project if you prefer not to knit in the round. The band is worked separately and features cables for added warmth and visual interest, then joined to form the hat. Helpful step by step photos are included throughout the pattern, along with a few optional video tutorials to guide you through select techniques. This knit flat hat pattern is perfect for creating a warm, everyday slouchy bobble hat with a timeless look. Not a fan of reading things online or would like to print this pattern? You can download the ad free PDF version of this pattern for a small fee here – Woodland Wanderers Knit Hat, from Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Buy Me A Coffee or from my Etsy Shop. If you shop on Amazon I also have the Kindle and paperback versions. Love the pattern and want to let other people know about it? I’ve added these super easy share buttons. Simply tap and share anywhere you are on social media. Things you need Worsted weight yarn – one standard ball (515 yards / 471 m) will be more than enough. 1 set of size 4 mm (US size 6) single pointed needles Cable needle Tapestry needle (to work in ends) Pom pom – any size and optional Gauge With size 4 mm (US size 6) needles or whatever size you need to obtain the correct number of stitches and rows. Be sure to check your gauge. It doesn’t need to be exact but the closer the better. In garter st 17 sts = 4 inches or 10 cm 34 rows = 4 inches or 10 cm Sizing One size fit most ADULTS Band Cast on 20 Row 1: K4 P1 K9 P1 K4 P1 Row 2 (and all EVEN rows): K1 P4 K1 P9 K1 P4 * Row 3: C4F P1 C6F K3 P1 C4B P1 Row 5: as row 1 Row 7: C4F P1 K3 C6B P1 C4B P1 Row 9: as row 1 Row 10: as row 2 * Repeat from * to * 13 times more Next row: repeat row 3 Cast off on the WRONG side. Break yarn. More of My Stuff on Etsy Hat Top With the RIGHT side of the band facing you and the PURL sts at the top, Pick up 60 sts along the edge of the cable band. Row 1: Purl across  ♥ Row 2: K2 M1 K to the last 2 sts. M1 K2 Row 3: P2 PM1 P to the last 2 sts. PM1 P2 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ until you have 100 sts. ☼ Row 22: K across Row 23: P across Row 24: K2tog. K to the last 2 sts. K2tog. Row 25: P across ☼ Repeat from ☼ to ☼ until you have 88 sts. Row 50: K3 * K2tog K7 K2tog K1 * Repeat form * to * 6 more times. K1 (74 sts) Row 51: P across Row 52: K3 * K2tog K5 K2tog K1 * Repeat form * to * 6 more times. K1 (60 sts) Row 53: P across Row 54: K3 * K2tog K3 K2tog K1 * Repeat form * to * 6 more times. K1 (46 sts) Row 55: P across Row 56: K3 * K2tog K1 K2tog K1 * Repeat form * to * 6 more times. K1 (32 sts) Row 58: P across Row 59: K2tog across (16 sts) Row 60: P across Row 61: K2tog across. Break yarn. Draw through. Sew the seam up to the point formed by Row 22 before you move on to the finishing edge. Sew this seam along the back of the hat.. up to this point. Now that the seam is sewn, pick up sts along the back of the hat. Finishing Edge With the RIGHT side facing you and starting at the cast off edge of the front band, pick up 3 sts in the C4F cable, 1 st in the purl space, 7 sts in the 9 st cable, 1 st in the purl space, and 3 sts in the C4B cable, in every second row along the back and 3 sts in the C4B cable, 1 st in the purl space, 7 sts in the 9 st cable, 1 st in the purl space, and 3 sts in the C4F cable. Row 1: K across Row 2: K2 Cast off 1 st. K to the last 3 sts. Cast off 1 st. K1 Row 3: K2 Cast on 1. K to the cast off st. Cast on 1. K2 Row 4: K across Cast off with the WRONG side facing you. Break yarn. Hints and Tips If you want a more slouchy hat, when you’re done row 25, work more knit and purl rows to make the 88 st section longer. You can easily make this hat in 2 colours if you like. Because the band is made separately, you could make it and the pom pom complimentary colours. To pick up sts evenly along the purl row, divide the length in half. You now need to pick up 30 sts evenly. Still too hard to space them out? Divide the half into a quarter. You now need to space 15 sts evenly in the 1/4 section. You can use spare pieces of yarn or st markers to divide the sections smaller and smaller for even spacing. If you’re off by a st or 2 when picking up sts along the band, it won’t make a huge difference. Your st counts later will be off, but that’s no a big deal either. Make the ties from long strands of yarn pulled through the hole. You’ll now have 2 strands. Feed as many strands as you like through the holes but make sure that the number of total strands is divisible by […]

Cozy Double Thick Ear Warmer Headband – Free Knitting Pattern for Winter

Stay warm this winter with this free knitted ear warmer headband pattern! It’s double-thick, soft, and designed to cover your ears and forehead for extra warmth. This is a great first knitting project for beginners to learn the basics, and a fast, satisfying knit for experienced knitters. The pattern is free to read online and includes a complete how-to video tutorial, showing you every step from cast on to bind off to sewing the seam. This cozy winter headband makes a thoughtful handmade gift or a simple cold-weather project an experienced knitter can make in an evening. For now, I’m going to make just this PDF version available to my supporters on Buy Me a Coffee. I set a ridiculous price for purchase for non-members. For current, or future members, you can use this link – Cozy Double Thick Ear Warmer Headband and download and print it now. If you enjoy the free patterns, please help me out by sharing this pattern with anyone you think may enjoy it. I’ve include these handy buttons to make it super easy. All you have to do is click! Once you’ve mastered all the stitches, you can easily move on to some other projects. Both my Easiest Beanie Winter Hat and Super Simple Fingerless Gloves use the same stitches and both have complete how-to videos to show you how to make them. You can either click the links or the photo below to see the videos and patterns. Table of Contents Things You Need Worsted weight yarn 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles. Tapestry needles – to sew the seam and work in ends Gauge In stockinette 10 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 13 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Sizing I’ve included this handy chart showing how many stitches you need to cast on for every head size. Watch the Video Watch the full how-to video to make this pattern. All sections are divided by title cards to make it easy to find the help you need by scrolling through the video. https://youtu.be/2_kInQ3hero Pattern Cast on according to chart Row 1: Knit across for (9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13, 15) rows. Next row: P across Next row: K1 * P2 K1 * Repeat from * to * to end of the row. ♫ Next row: P1 ♥ K2 P1 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ to the end of the row. Next row: K1 * P2 K1 * Repeat from * to * to end of the row. ♫ Repeat from ♫ to ♫ (16, 16, 20, 20, 20, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 28) more times for a total of (19, 19, 23, 23, 23, 27, 27, 27, 27, 27, 31) rows for the ribbed section.  Next row: With the RIGHT side of the ribbing facing you. P across. Next row: Knit across for (9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 13, 13, 15) rows. Cast off loosely. Hints and Tips When sewing the seams, please watch the video! You want the seam to be a slim as it can be. Anything bulky will rub on the head and be annoying after a while. https://youtu.be/2_kInQ3hero?si=FL4N7QFnnNR7MB-K&t=702 Make sure you STRETCH the seam along the length as you sew! This will be be the limit of the stretch of the final piece. If you sew the seam tight, there won’t be enough stretch to fit around the head. The measurements for child ages are based on UN head size standards and are approximate common measurements for heads throughout the world. If you know the measurement of the head, use that instead of what I’ve given. I’ve designed this pattern to fit nearly everyone. I didn’t go any younger because it’s my experience that babies rarely keep anything on their heads, let alone any headbands. They’re cute but completely impractical. I have not done this, but if you want to make the head bands windproof, no knitting ever is, you can try putting felt, or another windproof material between the ribbing and garter stitch sections when you sew it up. You can either make it one long piece, taking into account the extra material to accommodate the stretch, or patches to go over the ear only. I’ve thought about whether to tack it in place for the ears, or just let it float around in there once you sandwich it together. I’m not sure which method would work better. Let me know if you try this. Even if your headband doesn’t turn out perfectly and this is your first knitting project, don’t be discouraged! Keep going. You can still be proud of what you made and it still usable. Abbreviations K – knit P – purl  st – stitch sts – stitches

The Easiest Beanie Hat Pattern You’ll Ever Knit – Perfect Winter Hat for Beginners!

This knit beanie pattern is about as easy as it gets — no complicated charts or weird stitches here. You just need to know knit, purl, and a simple decrease, plus how to pick up stitches (but don’t stress, the pick-up joins are totally hidden even if you’re not perfect at it). Best part? This hat fits anyone. Seriously. Whether you’re making one for yourself, your son or daughter, niece or nephew, husband or wife, the whole family or someone else entirely, everyone gets a great fit without the headache of resizing or guessing. There’s no printable pattern because honestly, it’s so simple you don’t need one. Just follow along online, watch the YouTube video and you’ll have matching hats for everyone before you know it. Ready to make your new favorite go-to hat? Let’s do this! Don’t forget to share this with your friends and family with the icons below! 🙏🏽 🥰 If you are looking for something quicker to make, or need to learn to knit, this is the pattern for you! It also has a full, how-to video and the pattern is also free to read online here – Cozy Double Thick Ear Warmer Headband Things You Need Worsted weight (AKA – 4, medium, or 10 ply) yarn – One standard 5 oz (141 gram) ball will work. Play with colour and texture for unique final products. Please note: pom-pom will require more yarn than estimate given. Size 5 mm (US size 8) single point knitting needles or whatever size you need to acquire the correct gauge. Tapestry needle – Sew seams and work in ends. If you want to watch the how-to video showing how to use this website and knit the beanie, you can watch it from the start right here 😊 https://youtu.be/O3GLJXrP8js Gauge In stockinette 23 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) 17 sts = 4 inches (10 cm) Sizing Notes First things first: let’s figure out how big to make the hat. When you’re going by age and gender, the measurements are only approximate – especially for kids. Adult sizes are more standardized: small, medium, large, and extra large. If the person’s head is handy, measuring it directly is always best. That said, knitting isn’t an exact science. It stretches and contracts as needed, especially with the garter stitch brim this hat uses. Child Sizing Data is based on World Health Organization and pediatric growth standards. You can also do an online search for sizing if you believe it to be inaccurate. Other organizations located in the USA, UK, etc give sizes as being slightly larger. A gentle reminder that this is knitting and it does stretch to accommodate close measurements. Close IS usually good enough in this case. Select gender: Boy Girl Enter age (in years): Calculate Reset Adult Sizing Small/Medium – 21 to 22 inches (53.5 – 56 cm) Large/Extra Large – 23 to 24 inches (57 – 61 cm) Enter the head measurement you computed or selected above. The calculator will instantly show how many stitches to cast on and what rows to knit. Select units: Inches Centimeters Enter head measurement (in inches): Calculate Reset Cast off all sts. Band complete. With the RIGHT side of the hat facing you (the single line of stitches is visible and the closest to the top), pick up stitches along the edge. Pick up one stitch in the nub of each garter “ridge”, and for every group of five stitches picked up, add an extra stitch between the nubs. If you need a little help with picking up the stitches, the video is cued up to the right spot in the video to help you out. https://youtu.be/O3GLJXrP8js?si=d8Mj5TiESPte0Riz&t=114 Work your way down the length repeating pick up a st in every 5 nubs, pick up a st between the nubs. Knit whatever remaining sts remain after picking up between the ridge nubs (ie 4, 3, 2 or 1 st). The number of sts picked up will vary depending on the size. The number isn’t overly important. It’s still just knitting and stretches afterall. More detail is in the Hints and Tips section further down the page. 🍄 Next row: Knit across Next row: Purl across 🍄 Repeat from 🍄 to 🍄 for the length calculated below. Use the calculator below to determine the length of the stockinette portion you need. The repeated rows between 🍄 to 🍄 Select units: Inches Centimeters Enter head measurement: Calculate Reset 🌸 Next row: K2tog across. Knit any single remaining sts. Next row: Purl across Next row: Knit across Next row: Purl across. 🌸 Repeat from 🌸 to 🌸 until you have 12 sts or less. End when you complete the K2tog row with the correct number of sts. Break the yarn. Leave a length of yarn long enough to sew the seam. Draw through all remaining sts. Sew seam. Done! Told you this was easy 😊 You are welcome to sell, gift, or keep any physical items you make using this pattern. However, the pattern itself is protected by copyright. You may not reproduce, distribute, share, or recreate this pattern, in whole or in part, in any form or format without my written permission. Hints and Tips Think of picking up the sts as this math equation. For every 5 sts you need one extra st. So for as many groups of 5 “ridges” you have of garter st for the band, that’s how many extra sts you need to pick up evenly. So say you have 114 rows to knit for the band. Divide that by 2. The number you get (the number of garter “ridges”) is then divided by 5. You have 11 groups of 5. Add 11 (the number of groups) to the number of garter “ridges”. Add the number of sts left over (the remainder from dividing, in this case 2. That’s roughly the number of sts you need to pick up evenly across the edge. Being off by 1 or 2 sts won’t […]

How to Knit a Mushroom Beanie Winter Hat – Knit Flat On 2 Needles – Free Knitting Pattern

Stay warm and whimsical this winter with my adult-sized winter mushroom hat knitting pattern! This fun and cozy design is the cold-weather companion to my popular Mushroom Bucket Hat, and it pairs perfectly with my Mushroom Fingerless Gloves. The beanie features seven adorable toadstools knit into the body of the hat, making it a great project if you love woodland-inspired fashion, fairycore or cottagecore aesthetics, or just want to knit something a little different for the colder months. Whether you’re making it for yourself, as a handmade gift, or to sell at craft fairs or online, this toadstool toque is sure to turn heads. The hat is knit flat on two straight needles (no circulars or double-points needed) and seamed at the back—ideal for knitters who prefer working flat. It uses worsted weight yarn, and I’ve included detailed instructions along with how-to videos showing exactly how to make the mushrooms. If you’ve already made the brimmed version of this hat for spring or summer, this is the perfect follow-up for your fall and winter wardrobe. It’s a cozy, cute way to bring a bit of whimsy into the cold months. To get the mushrooms to pop against the background, you’ll need to catch the yarn at the back when switching colours. Just carry the yarn behind the work and pick it up when knitting on the right side. It’s the same technique as regular colourwork. The video shows you how to pull it tighter for the gloves, but for the hat, your usual tension will work just fine. The video is queued to the right spot for each row as you knit the mushrooms. I originally showed how to make the toadstools on gloves but kept the video general enough to apply to anything. You can watch the video by clicking the video below. It will automatically play from the start for the gloves with the intro. https://youtu.be/UlRMP-b_w8o I’ve made this hat to only fit adults as I got tired of making hats. I ran out of patience and desire to do the math and make the samples of smaller hats. If you want me to work up child sized versions, let me know. You can leave me a comment below. If you are a fan of mushrooms and cottage core, I have other mushroom patterns you’ll like. Just like this pattern, they are knit flat with straight needles. Click either the link or the photos to read the patterns for Knit Flat Mushroom Bucket Hat and Knit Flat Mushroom Fingerless Gloves. For ease of knitting this hat, I generally used one colour for the mushrooms on my sample hat. There is nothing stopping you from making each mushroom unique with its individual coloured stem and cap. It would be a great way to use up some of those small leftovers of yarn that really aren’t good for much more than a single stripe on a scarf.  If you would to prefer to support my work and have access to a printable, ad-free version of this pattern, I offer that too. To get the downloadable pattern for a small fee you can get it in my Etsy Shop, Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Buy Me A Coffee and from the shop section on this website – KweenBee.com. If you would prefer to order a Kindle or printed paperback version from Amazon, you can now do so! Shipping is free if you are an Amazon Prime member. Make sure you select the country you are in to take advantage of the free shipping. Click the following link for your country – United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The Kindle download and paperback versions are available in English only. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn in 3 colours: Main Colour (MC): approx. 175 g (one standard ball of big box store yarn will be enough). Stem Colour (SC): small amount. Each stem uses about 120 cm (47 inches) Cap Colour (CC): approx. 30 g Each cap uses about 275 cm (108 inches) 1 set of 4 mm (US 6) single pointed knitting needles 1 set of 3.25 or 3.5 mm (US 3 or 4) single pointed knitting needles (optional) Tapestry needle – to sew the seam and work in the ends. Pom pom for the top (optional) Gauge In stockinette 9 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 12 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Sizes are written as such: S-M (L-XL) 21-22 inches (23-24 inches) 53.5 – 56 cm (57 – 61 cm) Brim With MC cast on 92 (98) sts with the 3.25 or 3.5 mm knitting needles. You can use the 4 mm needles but smaller needles will make a tighter brim edge.  Switch to the 4 mm (US 6) for the remainder of the pattern. ♥ Row 1: ♫ K2 P1♫ Repeat from ♫ to ♫ to the last 2 sts. K2 Row 2: *P2 K1* Repeat from * to * until the last 2 sts. P2 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ for a total of 4 rows Row 9: K across. Row 10: P across. Row 11: K across to the last 2 sts. K2tog. (91, 97 sts) Row 12: As row 10  Mushroom Band or Crown Row 13: K5. With SC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1, Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. P5. Turn. K5. Turn. P5. Turn. K5. ♠ With MC K10 (11). With SC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1, Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. P5. Turn. K5. Turn. P5. Turn. K5. ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ 5 times more. With MC K5. (105, 111 sts) https://youtu.be/UlRMP-b_w8o?si=yf9bDA9xrbYcSE6Ku0026t=135 Row 14: P5. With SC P5. ◊ With MC K10 (11). With SC P5.◊ Repeat from ◊ to ◊ 5 times more.  With MC P5. Row 15: K5. With SC TWK2tog. K1. K2tog. ◘ With MC K10 (11). With SC TWK2tog. K1. K2tog. ◘ Repeat from ◘ to ◘ 5 times more. With MC K5.(91, 97 sts) https://youtu.be/UlRMP-b_w8o?si=xLy1M7TXOJhXRctdu0026t=345 Row 16: P5. With SC P3. ☺ With MC P10 (11). With SC P3. ☺ Repeat from ☺ to ☺ 5 times more. With MC P5.  Row 17: K5. With SC K3. ◘ With MC K10 (11). With SC K3. ◘ Repeat from ◘ to ◘ 5 times more. With MC K5. Row 18: As row 22 Row 19: K3. With CC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. P13. Turn. K13. Turn. P13. Turn K13. ₪ With MC K6 (7). With CC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 […]

Knit Flat Mushroom Bucket Hat – Free Knitting Pattern for Cottagecore Style

I do like fungi and I do like hats. So what better than to combine the 2 and make a hat with mushrooms! Is it to everyone’s taste? Heck, no. And I knew that when I designed it. And boy was it a challenge. It took me 9 complete hats to get the design to work and sit on the head right. It started as a single mushroom, smack dab in the front, but it just didn’t work no matter what I did. Now there are 7 toadstools all around the hat. For this pattern, you’ll need to pull the stitches together so the mushroom stands out from the background. To do this, pass the yarn behind your work and catch it when knitting on the right side. It’s done the same way you do any colour work when knitting. The video has you pull it tighter for the gloves, but for the hat, how you normally do it will work. The video is queued to the right spot for each row as you knit the mushrooms. I originally showed how to make the toadstools on gloves but kept the video general enough to apply to anything. You can watch the video by clicking the video below. It will automatically play from the start for the gloves with the intro. https://youtu.be/UlRMP-b_w8o I’ve made this hat to only fit adults as I got tired of making hats. I ran out of patience and desire to do the math and make the samples of smaller hats. If you want me to work up child sized versions, let me know. You can leave me a comment below. If you would like to make a plain bucket hat that is designed to fit the whole family, be sure to check out this one. Knit flat with straight needles and 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, it works up super fast! Here’s the link to read that pattern – Knitted Bucket Hat for Children and Adults For ease of knitting this hat, I generally used one colour for the mushrooms on my sample hat. There is nothing stopping you from making each mushroom unique with its individual coloured stem and cap. It would be a great way to use up some of those small leftovers of yarn that really aren’t good for much more than a single stripe on a scarf.  If you would to prefer to support my work and have access to a printable, ad-free version of this pattern, I offer that too. To get the downloadable pattern for a small fee you can get it in my Etsy Shop, Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Buy Me A Coffee and from the shop section on this website – KweenBee.com. If you would prefer to order a Kindle or printed paperback version from Amazon, you can now do so! Shipping is free if you are an Amazon Prime member. Make sure you select the country you are in to take advantage of the free shipping. Click the following link for your country – United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The Kindle download and paperback versions are available in English only. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn in 3 colours: Main Colour (MC): approx. 100 g (3.5 oz) Stem Colour (SC): small amount. Each stem uses about 120 cm (47 inches) Cap Colour (CC): approx. 30 g Each cap uses about 275 cm (108 inches) 1 set of 4 mm (US 6) single pointed knitting needles 1 set of 3.25 or 3.5 mm (US 3 or 4) single pointed knitting needles (optional) Tapestry needle – to sew the seam and work in the ends. Gauge In stockinette 9 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 12 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Sizes are written as such: S-M (L-XL) 21-22 inches (23-24 inches) 53.5 – 56 cm (57 – 61 cm) Brim With MC cast on 122 (130) sts with the 3.25 or 3.5 mm knitting needles. You can use the 4 mm needles but smaller needles will make a tighter brim edge.  Switch to the 4 mm (US 6) for the remainder of the pattern. ♥ Row 1: K across Row 2: *K2 P2* Repeat from * to * until the last 2 sts. K2 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ for a total of 8 rows Row 9: K4 🍄 K2tog K6  Repeat from 🍄 to 🍄 to the last 6 sts. K2tog K4 (107, 114 sts) Row 10: K2 P2 🐿️ K1 P2 K2 P2 🐿️ Repeat from 🐿️ to 🐿️ to the last 5 sts. K1 P2 K2 Row 11: K across Row 12: As row 10  Row 13: ♦ K2tog K5 ♦ Repeat to the last 2 sts. K2tog. (91, 97 sts) Row 14: ♪ K1 P2 ♪ Repeat to the last st. K1 Mushroom Band or Crown ☼  Row 15: K across Row 16: P across ☼ Repeat from ☼ to ☼ one more time. Row19: K5. With SC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1, Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. P5. Turn. K5. Turn. P5. Turn. K5. ♠ With MC K10 (11). With SC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1, Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. P5. Turn. K5. Turn. P5. Turn. K5. ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ 5 times more. With MC K5. (105, 111 sts) https://youtu.be/UlRMP-b_w8o?si=yf9bDA9xrbYcSE6K&t=135 Row 20: P5. With SC P5. ◊ With MC K10 (11). With SC P5.◊ Repeat from ◊ to ◊ 5 times more.  With MC P5. Row 21: K5. With SC TWK2tog. K1. K2tog. ◘ With MC K10 (11). With SC TWK2tog. K1. K2tog. ◘ Repeat from ◘ to ◘ 5 times more. With MC K5.(91, 97 sts) https://youtu.be/UlRMP-b_w8o?si=xLy1M7TXOJhXRctd&t=345 Row 22: P5. With SC P3. ☺ With MC P10 (11). With SC P3. ☺ Repeat from ☺ to ☺ 5 times more. With MC P5.  Row 23: K5. With SC K3. ◘ With MC K10 (11). With SC K3. ◘ Repeat from ◘ to ◘ 5 times more. With MC K5. Row 24: As row 22 Row 25: K3. With CC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. P13. Turn. K13. Turn. P13. Turn K13. ₪ With MC K6 (7). With CC K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1 M1 K1. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. P13. Turn. K13. Turn. P13. Turn K13. ₪ Repeat from ₪ to ₪ 5 times more. With MC K3. ( 133, 139 sts) https://youtu.be/UlRMP-b_w8o?si=F2AVVNseleDgb09e&t=477 Row 26: P3. With CC P2tog P9 TBLP2tog. † With MC P6 (7). With CC P2tog P9 TBLP2tog. † Repeat from † to † 5 times more. […]

Knit Flat Bucket Hat – with OWLS! Free Knitting Pattern

This is an old riff on a new design. As you may know, I have a thing for owls. I’m also starting to develop a thing for hats. In particular, bucket hats. I have a crochet version and a double thick knit version done thus far. With this hat, the owls can easily be replaceable with any design. And yes, I will be replacing it with various stitch patterns, colours and the like. I may even redesign it so it’s knit in the round on multiple needles so there’s no seam. If you would like that pattern, let me know in the comments. Unlike my other plain knitted bucket hat, this one doesn’t require anything beyond a single pair of knitting needles and a cable needle. If you’ve made my other owl projects like the scarf, fingerless gloves and the beanie hat, then you’ll be able to make this up in no time. If you are enjoying the free patterns, please consider helping out financially by going to my page Help Support My Work. If you’re not in the position to make a small donation, please help me out by sharing this pattern with anyone you think may enjoy it. I’ve include these handy buttons to make it super easy. All you have to do is click! Not a fan of reading things online or would like to print this pattern? You can download the ad free PDF version of this pattern for a small here – Knit Owl Bucket Hat, from Ravelry, LoveCrafts, my Etsy Shop or as a Kindle or paperback from Amazon. Another option, become a member on this site. It’s not overly expensive, only $3 per month, and you can cancel at any time.  In the exclusive member area, I’ve listed all of my patterns by category and you can download them with a single click. No waiting for links through an email. Simply click the link, the pattern downloads, and depending on your computer or smart device settings, opens automatically. Easy peasy. Once you become a member, you can also read the pattern online without ads or pop-ups. Interested? Click the link below… Become a Member Things You Need Worsted weight yarn (either complimentary colours or single colour) 4 mm (Size 6 US) single pointed knitting needles Cable needle Tapestry needle to sew seams and work in ends 16 buttons or jewels for eyes  Gauge In stockinette 10 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 13 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Sizes are written as such: S-M (L-XL) Top With main colour  Cast on 5 Row 1: INC across (10 sts) If there are any stitches that you don’t know how to make, please go to the Abbreviations section at the end of the pattern. I embedded the how-to YouTube videos for you to watch there. 😊 Row 2: P across (always P across for every even row, or WRONG side, until told otherwise directed in the instructions) Row 3: *K1 M1 * Repeat from * to * until last 2 sts. K2 (18 sts) Row 5: ♠ K2 M1 ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ until last 2 sts. K2 (26 sts) Row 7: ♦ K3 M1 ♦ Repeat from ♦ to ♦ until last 2 sts. K2 (34 sts) Row 9: ♥ K4 M1 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ until last 2 sts. K2 (42 sts) Row 11: ♪ K5 M1 ♪ Repeat from ♪ to ♪ until last 2 sts. K2 (50 sts) Row 13: ▲ K6 M1 ▲ Repeat from ▲ to ▲ until last 2 sts. K2 (58 sts) Row 15: ☼ K7 M1 ☼ Repeat from ☼ to ☼ until last 2 sts. K2 (66 sts) Row 17: ⌂ K8 M1 ⌂ Repeat from ⌂ to ⌂ until last 2 sts. K2 (74 sts) Row 19: ∞ K9 M1 ∞ Repeat from ∞ to ∞ until last 2 sts. K2 (82 sts) Row 21: ♣ K10 M1 ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ until last 2 sts. K2 (90 sts) Stop here if making the sm/med size hat. Go to row marked with ■ and skip row 23 and 24. Row 23: ◄ K11 M1 ◄ Repeat from ◄ to ◄ until last 2 sts. K2 (98 sts) Owl Band ■ Change colour for top stripe. Next 4 rows: K across. Change colour for owls. Next row (right side): K across. Next row (wrong side): K1 * K2 P2 K4 P2 K1(2) * Repeat from * to * 7 times more. K1 Next row (right side): P1 ♠ P1(2) K2 P4 K2 P2 ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ 7 times more. P1 Next row: K1 ɵ K2 P2 K4 P2 K1(2) ɵ Repeat from ɵ to ɵ 7 times more. K1 Next row (right side): P1 ɸ P1(2) C4F C4B P2 ɸ Repeat from ɸ to ɸ 7 times more. P1 Next row: K1 Ʊ K2 P8 K1(2) Ʊ Repeat from Ʊ to Ʊ 7 times more. K1 ☺Next row (right side): P1 ¤ P1(2) K8 P2 ¤ Repeat from ¤ to ¤ 7 times more. P1 Next row: K1 ɚ K2 P8 K1(2) ɚ Repeat from ɚ to ɚ 7 times more. K1 ☺ Repeat from ☺ to ☺ 2 times more. Next row: P1 ☻ P1(2) C2F C2B P2 ☻ Repeat from ☻ to ☻ 7 times more. P1 Next row: K1 * K2 P2 K4 P2 K1 (2) * Repeat from * to * 7 times more. K1 ◊ Next row (right side): P1 ♠ P1 (2) K2 P4 K2 P2 ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ 7 times more. P1  Next row: K1 ȸ K2 P2 K4 P2 K1 (2) ȸ Repeat from ȸ to ȸ 7 times more. K1 ◊ Repeat from ◊ to ◊  4 times more. Change colour for bottom stripe. Next row: K1 ∆ K1(2) C4F C4B K2 ∆ Repeat from ∆ to ∆ 7 times more. K1 Next 3 rows: K across More of my stuff on Etsy Brim Change to main colour. Next row: * K2 M1 K1* Repeat across. K0(2). (120 (162 sts) ۞ Next row: K0(2) ♥ P3 K1 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ across Next row: K across Next row: Repeat row marked with ۞ Next row: ♫ INC K3 ♫ Repeat from ♫ to ♫ across. K0(2). (150 (162 sts) Next row: K0(2) ɷ P3 K2 ɷ Repeat from ɷ to ɷ across § Next row: K across Next row: K0(2) ɷ P3 K2 ɷ Repeat from ɷ to ɷ across § Repeat from § to § 2 more times. Cast off. Hints and Tips Unlike the other knit bucket hat I have, there is nothing overly tricky about this one. It knits flat on one set of needles making it much easier to make. Blocking your final project is always up to you. Most things I make I never block. I did with the smaller version (yellow with the yarn eyes) so it would fit the mannequin head better. I cannot recommend a steamer enough! There are a variety on Amazon for fairly cheap. These use nothing but steam, and even when using acrylic yarn, it still holds its shape while relaxing the stitches and doesn’t squash the knitting like a standard iron will. I also decided to try embroidering on the eyes for the owls. I’m also running out of the half cabochons for eyes so I […]

Knit Bucket Hat for Children and Adults – FREE Knitting Pattern

Looking for something to keep the sun off this summer? Why not try a knitted bucket hat. You can even make them for the whole family! Made with thick yarn, this bucket hat works up faster than most knitted hats. And the stitches are tight. The brim can hold its shape to keep the sun out of your eyes. Because it is knitted you can fold or roll it up to fit any small space in your luggage, pack or bag. Upon arrival, it will look great once you put it on. For this pattern, I use a very different technique involving multiple needles. Why the extra needles? Round things don’t like to be flat and the stitches get tight if not separated on multiple needles. I included photos to demonstrate how I’m using the extra set and it totally works! Trust me. Where you end with one needle, the tip of the next needle is there for you to continue on knitting. By doing it this way, the hat is knit flat and NOT in the round. Click any photo below for all of my knit and crochet summer hats. Like this one, the patterns are FREE to read on my website and you can sell, keep or give away any of the hats that you make from my patterns. If you would like to ad free versions that you can download and print, there are a couple options. You can purchase it from this website – Knit Bucket Hat Pattern for Adults and Children. You can also get the pattern from Buy Me a Coffee, Ravlery, my Etsy Shop or get the paperback and Kindle version from Amazon. Don’t forget to support my work with a share! Letting people know about my patterns is the easiest way for you to help me. Things You Will Need 2 balls of worsted weight yarn or 1 ball of Super Bulky Yarn – The standard large size balls (360 yards of worsted weight) will do and you’ll have a lot left over. When using 2 strands of yarn use either the same colour or 2 colours. Combining shades, colours and textures can give interesting effects. (Acrylic, blends and cotton all work) One set of size US 8 (5 mm) straight (single point) knitting needles One set of size US 8 (5 mm) dpn (double pointed) knitting needles – We’re using these needles a single pointed needles. These usually come with 5 in a set, are shorter and are less unwieldy when knitting. You can use stitch stoppers at one end of each needle or wrap the end with an elastic band to keep the stitches from slipping off the end.  2 Size US 8 (5 mm) circular needles (optional) – The last rows of the brim for the largest size has a large number of stitches. It can be easier to use circular needles to knit these when used as a regular single pointed needle.  Stitch stoppers (optional) – for the ends of the dpn’s or circular needles to make them single pointed needles. Elastics wrapped around the end of the dpn’s or circular needles work just as well. Tapestry needle – To sew the seam and work in ends. How to Use the Needles The rows work back and forth like every other flat thing you’ve knitted. The only difference with the hat is you are going to be adding stitches for each section and these additional stitches are going to make it round. To help you visualize what you’re going to make I’ve include the following graphic. The hat is divided into 5 sections, each divided with knit stitches. You work back and forth, from one needle to the next, until you have the correct number of stitches for the size hat you are making. You don’t need to use 5 separate needles with one working needle. 2 or sometimes 3 sections will fit on one needle before the stitches become to tight to knit. Switch to a new needle when it suits you. There is no right or wrong time to add a new needle. The stitches at the start of the hat need to be split between at least 2 needles with one additional working needle. The stitches quickly become too tight to work with a single straight needle.  You can also use 2 sets of circular needles when you get further along in the hat. Use each needle as a long and flexible single pointed needle. You can wrap an elastic band or use a stitch stopper at the end so the stitches don’t slide off the end. Sizing Every 3 sts equals approximately 1 inch. When making the child hat, you can make it slightly bigger by adding additional M1 sts to each section past what is written in Row 11. If you need an inch larger, when knitting the next increase row, evenly add one M1 st in 3 of the 5 sections (ie section 1, 3, and 5). If 2 inches, 2 M1 sts in 3 sections. The ribbing for the brim will work for every inch (or 3 M1 sts) you add.  If you need a smaller hat, when making Row 11, knit 3 M1 sts less in 3 sections. You’ll have a total of 52 sts. If you are adjusting for size, only knit an additional 18 rows instead of 20. If adding or subtracting M1 sts, the number of repeats and stitch counts for the child size for the brim will be off. Adjust accordingly. More of my Stuff on Etsy Gauge With 2 strands of worsted weight yarn or 1 strand of super bulky yarn in stockinette 6 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 11 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Measurements for the sizes: child = 18.5 inches (47 cm) sm/med adult = 21.5 inches (54.5 cm) lg/x-lg adult = 23.5 inches (60 cm) Pattern is written as such: Child (sm/med adult, lg/x-lg adult) The Pattern Cast on 5 Row 1: Inc in every st (10 sts) You can watch […]

How To Knit A Beanie Hat – With OWLS! – FREE Knitting Pattern

I really do like how well the owl motif worked on this hat! And surprisingly didn’t take much figuring or math once I wrote out the Basic Knit Flat Beanie. I did have to play around with how many rows tall to make the body and head. I didn’t figure it would stretch as much as it does but I’m happy with the final proportions. And in case you haven’t found it on the website yet, I have a pair of fingerless gloves that have the same owl motif. There is the knit flat owl gloves that were designed specifically to match this beanie. There is also owl gloves that are knit in the round. The cuffs aren’t a perfect match but are seamless. And happy day! The matching scarf pattern is done ☺️ If you would like to get started on the entire matching set, you can read the free, ad supported knitted scarf pattern here: How to Knit a Scarf – with OWLS! FREE Knitting Pattern And for the last announcement, there is also a bucket hat with owls you can make! 🦉If you would like to make the summer version with a brim, click this link – Knit Flat Bucket Hat – with OWLS! Free Knitting Pattern. If you would like to make a beanie winter hat with mushrooms 🍄 instead of owls, I’ve got that too. Here’s that link – Mushroom Beanie Winter Hat This owl hat knit pattern is a fairly easy project to make if you have some knitting experience. I designed it to be flat, knit on 2 straight needles so more people would be comfortable in making it. Though the cabling can look intimidating, it really isn’t. I have videos on YouTube that will show you how if you’ve never done it before. I embedded videos in the pattern to help you along. Make the beanie and gloves! The choice of colour is yours as always. I included where to change colours if you would like to make one with 3 colours like I did for the brown and beige version I made. If you’re making a solid colour toque, you can ignore the notifications in the pattern. As far as the use of a pom pom on the top… Some love it, some hate it. I know for myself, if I have to put my hood up, I hate them, but aesthetically, they do have their charms NGL. I have more information in the Hints and Tips section about the pom pom on the white and blue beanie. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn (either complimentary colours or single colour) 5 mm (Size 8 US) single pointed knitting needles Cable needle Tapestry needle to sew seams and work in ends 14 or 16 buttons or jewels for eyes (see Hints and Tips) Pom pom – you can make or buy these, or not use one at all. Gauge In stockinette 9 sts = 2 inches (5 cm) 12 rows = 2 inches (5 cm) Sizes are written as such: S-M (L-XL) Small and medium = 21 inches (53 cm) around Large and Extra large = 24.5 inches (62 cm) around Uses about 160 meters or 180 yards. Does NOT include pom-pom. This pattern makes either 7 or 8 owls around. Each owl motif is about 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) wide if you follow the gauge given. You can adjust your stitches accordingly to make larger or smaller sizes than what I’ve given. Each owl motif uses 12 stitches. So, if you wanted it smaller by one owl cast on 74 sts (86 – 12 = 74) If you would prefer a PDF printable version of the pattern, you can download it for a small fee/donation from a number of places. In particular, my site here – Knit Owl Beanie Hat. You can also get it at a number of other online book retailers such as Ravelry, LoveCrafts, and Etsy. The Kindle and Paperback version is also on Amazon. Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area Become a Member Become a Patron on Patreon If you enjoy this pattern and my other free online knitting patterns, please consider making a small donation or helping me out by visiting my Help Support My Work page. If that’s not possible, that’s totally fine too! Even sharing this page on your social media helps me out immensely. You can use those buttons below to do so easily. The Pattern Cast on 86 (98) sts ♠ Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ for a total of 10 rows. (Change colour at the START of row 11 if desired.)  To save yourself time if you’re changing colours, I suggest that you Work in the Ends While Knitting. You can click that link or watch the video here. https://youtu.be/1_zF6HAzsfY Row 11-15: Knit (Change colour at the START of row 15 if desired.) Row 16: ♦ P2 K1 P8 K1 ♦ Repeat from ♦ to ♦ until there are 2 sts. P2 Row 17: ♣ K3 C4B C4F K1 ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ to the last 2 sts. K2 If you don’t know how to cable you can watch these videos to show you how. https://youtu.be/Tj-x_cf_fEc https://youtu.be/XcyQfDmwGZs Row 18: ♥ P2 K1 P2 K4 P2 K1 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ to the last 2 sts. P2 Row 19: K5 ☺ P4 K8 ☺ Repeat from ☺ to☺ 5 (6) times more. P4 K5 Row 20: As row 18 Row 21: As row 19 Row 22: As row 18 Row 23: As row 19 Row 24: As row 18 Row 25: As row 19 Row 26: As row 18 Row 27: ♣ K3 C4B C4F K1 ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ to the last 2 sts. K2 Row 28: ♦ P2 K1 P8 K1 ♦ Repeat […]

Basic Knit Flat Beanie or Toque – FREE Hat Knitting Pattern for Straight Needles

I have wandered into the vastness of toque and/or beanie design once before. I designed the previous rendition a bit differently than the standard touque and used short rows. If you’re so inclined you can click this link to see the pattern – Winter Beanie Toque or Touque or Tuque with Vertical Stripes.  The reason for this very basic, knit flat on 2 needles design is because I want to add my spider, hippo and owl motifs to a toque. But to do that, I needed to create the base design to get the fit and style right. FYI I’m already working on the owls now that this knitting design is complete. It’s coming along swimmingly btw ☺. I’ve added some notes to the end of the pattern to help you along if you want to do some basic modifications to the beanie like make it longer, bigger, smaller. Head size and taste varies from person to person and this may need a bit of tweaking to fit want you need or want. I added links to how-to videos to help you along if you are a new knitter or just need a bit of extra help. (Click the link in the pattern to open a new window and watch. You won’t lose this page.) This pattern uses very basic stitches and has an easy seam to sew at the end making it a great pattern for newbies and super quick for those with more experience.  If you would prefer a PDF printable version of the pattern, you can download it for a small fee/donation from a number of places. In particular, my site here – Basic Knit Flat Beanie. You can also get it at a number of other online book retailers such as Ravelry, LoveCrafts, Creative Fabrica and Etsy. The Kindle version is also on Amazon. Another way to avoid ads and pop-ups, get instant, PRINTABLE downloads of this pattern and others, is by becoming a Member on this website. When you become a Website Supporter for $3/month, you’ll gain access to exclusive member only posts. These posts contain one click downloads of the patterns. Simply click the Download & Print button. The PDF will automatically download to your computer or smart device. You can then read it on your device or print it at your leisure. You can download as many patterns as you like for the same $3 each month. You can go to this page to learn more, become a member and support my work… Exclusive Member Area Become a Member Become a Patron on Patreon If you enjoy this pattern and my other free online knitting patterns, please consider making a small donation or helping me out by visiting my Help Support My Work page. If that’s not possible, that’s totally fine too! Even sharing this page on your social media helps me out immensely. You can use those buttons below to do so easily. Things You Need Worsted weight yarn – 1 standard ball of yarn (215 yards/197 m) US Size 8 (5 mm) knitting needles (or whatever you require to get the correct gauge). Tapestry needle to sew up seams Pom-pom is optional (I found mine on Amazon but you can make yarn ones too). Gauge In stockinette stitch 9 sts – 5 cm (2″)  13 rows – 5 cm (2”)  Sizes are written as such: S-M (L-XL) Small and medium = 21.5 inches (55 cm) around Large and Extra large = 23.5 inches (60 cm) around The Pattern Cast on 86 (92) ♠ Row 1: K across Row 2: P across ♠ Repeat from ♠ to ♠ for a total of 10 rows. ♥ Row 11: K across Row 12: ♦ P2 K1 ♦ Repeat from ♦ to ♦ to the last 2 sts. P2 ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ for a total of 44 (48) rows. Next row: ♣ K2tog K1 ♣ Repeat from ♣ to ♣ to the last 2 sts. K2tog Next row: ◘ P1 K1 ◘ Repeat from ◘ to ◘ to the last st. P1 Next row: ☺ K1 K2tog ☺ Repeat from ☺ to ☺ to the end of the row. Next row: P across Next row: K2tog to the last st. K1 Next row: P across Break yarn and draw through and gather stitches. Sew the seam using the blanket stitch. Add a pom-pom to the top if you like. Hints and Tips If you want a longer touque, add more rows than what is mentioned in the pattern. Make more rows than the total of rows 11 and 12. If you want a beanie that’s more slouchy with a looser weave, you can try using a larger size knitting needle (US size 10 or 6 mm for example). This changes the gauge making it bigger around the head. You’ll have to play with it a bit to figure out how many stitches you’ll need to cast on so it still fits the person’s head. In saying that, if the hat is too small or too big, any combo of stitches 3x+2 will work. For example, if you need less stitches cast on because you want a looser weave, you may only need 74 sts. You get that with the following equation 3(24)+2=74. Twenty four repeats of the ribbing P2 K1 pattern (on the WRONG side) plus 2 extra P sts. Compare this to the large size that is 30 repeats of the P2 K1 ribbing pattern plus 2 stitches (total of 92 sts). If you want to make this in child sizes, that’s also possible. As a quick reference, each rib section is about one inch or 2.5 cm if you match the gauge given for this pattern. I’ve added the 2 stockinette stitches along the side so you can sew the seam easily using the blanket stitch and make it blend in to almost disappear. Abbreviations K – knit P – purl K2tog – knit 2 sts together st – stitch sts – stitches Like all of my patterns, you have my permission to sell and/or give away the […]

FREE Knitting Pattern – Winter Beanie Toque or Touque or Tuque with Vertical Stripes

It wasn’t until this very moment in my life that I realized that naming a knitting pattern for winter headgear was going to be complicated. For those that don’t know about the internet and how information is found, writers have to write around keywords so web crawlers can find the information. I won’t bore you any further with that, but it does cause some, indecision, shall we say, when it comes to naming this knitting pattern. As it so happens, there are at least 3 ways to spell what I know as a touque. I’m Canadian. That’s what we call it and how I have always spelled it. My autocorrect on the other hand, is calling me a doofus and insists that it’s toque. In a state of mild rage I went to the internet to see what’s what in regard to this winter hat dilemma. Turns out there is a third option: tuque. What the actual “f”?!  I do realize that a lot of people generally refer to winter headwear as beanies. TBH that to me is a more tight fitting winter hat that conforms to the shape of your head and NEVER has a pom pom. These are the manly toques worn under hooded things like hoodies and winter jackets, especially when it gets really cold outside. This pattern is different from most touque patterns I’ve seen and knit up over the years. I’m a little obsessed with short rows this last couple of months. So far I’ve made dishcloths and coasters and slippers using this technique. Instead of casting on all the stitches you’ll need to go around the head, this touque is knit from the forehead to the crown or top of the head. It’s still knit flat, with the shaping of the head being worked as you go. It also gives a neat vertical striping effect if you’re using self striping yarn. And just so you know, the smaller the stripes the narrower the stripes on the toque.  If you would prefer a printed copy of this pattern, there are a couple options for you. No, you don’t need to message me how you’re up in arms that you can’t print this webpage. You can keep scrolling down this page and read the pattern row by row on your phone or tablet in the comfort of your chair as you knit. A printed copy is a preference but not necessary to read and use this pattern. If you would like a formatted, printable copy, you can purchase it from this website – Easy Knitting Pattern – Winter Beanie Toque/Touque/Tuque with Vertical Stripes, my Etsy shop, Ravelry, Google Books, Love Crafts and from Amazon for Kindle and as a paperback. Be sure you pick the correct country so shipping for your paperback is free if you are an Amazon Prime member. Click Here to Become a Member If you like the vertical stripes but have no self striping yarn, I’ve marked in the pattern where to change the colours. This makes this touque a great project to use up all those left over bits of yarn from other projects. I keep them too. I just can’t bring myself to throw out those bits. I always feel I’ll find a use for them. But enough. You’re here to knit… Things You Need: Worsted weight yarn – a standard ball of yarn (215 yards/197 m). It may need to be more if you want a big, dense and fluffy pom pom. Size 5 mm (size 8 US) knitting needles or whatever you need to acquire the correct gauge. Tapestry needle to sew the seam and work in the ends Pom pom maker – or you can use the two pieces of cardboard method. I’m sure there’s a video on YouTube showing how to do this. Gauge In stockinette  9 sts – 5 cm (2″)  12 rows – 5 cm (2”)  Sizes are for small, medium and large and are written as such sm (med, lg). Small – 21 inches Medium – 22.5 inches Large – 24 inches Sizing is always general for knitting as it has a fair amount of stretch to it and tends to contract and expand as needed. Abbreviations K – knit P – purl  st – stitch sts – stitches Starting the Toque, Touque, Tuque, Beanie….*Sigh* I give up SMH Cast on 39 (45, 48) Row 1: P9 (12, 12) K30 (33, 36) Row 2: P30 (33, 36) K9 (12, 12) ♥ Row 3: K37 (43, 46) (leave last 2 sts unworked. Turn). Leave last 2 stitches unworked Flip and knit Row 4: P28 (31, 34) K9 (12, 12) Row 5: P9 (12, 12) K27 (30, 33) (leave last 3 sts unworked. Turn). Row 6: P27 (30, 33) K9 (12, 12) Row 7: K35 (41, 44) (leave last 4 sts unworked. Turn). Row 8: P26 (29, 32) K9 (12, 12) Row 9: P9 (12, 12) K25 (28, 31) (leave last 5 sts unworked. Turn). ** Break yarn and change colour here if desired. Row 10: P25 (28, 31) K9 (12, 12) Row 11: K35 (41, 44) (leave last 4 sts unworked. Turn). Row 12: P26 (29, 32) K9 (12, 12) Row 13: P9 (12, 12) K27 (30, 33) (leave last 3 sts unworked. Turn). Row 14: P27 (30, 33) K9 (12, 12) Row 15: K37 (43, 46) (leave last 2 sts unworked. Turn). Row 16: P28 (31, 34) K9 (12, 12) Row 17: P9 (12, 12) K30 (33, 36) **Break yarn and change colour here if desired.  (No need to colour change if this is the last of your repeats. Stop here and cast off on the wrong side if all repeats are complete.) Row 18: P30 (33, 36) K9 (12, 12) ♥ Repeat from ♥ to ♥ 6 times more for a total of 7 times. You’ll have 7 lines dividing the sections when you look at the toque from the top. The seven sections. Stitches around the top hole are NOT drawn together. Sew up the seams, draw the top center stitches together. You don’t need to add a pom pom, but I think it looks a lot better with one. More of my stuff on Etsy Hints and Tips Any type of yarn will work for this project. […]