Jamie
- Apr 1, 2017
- 2 min read

Wild Child Beanie // Knitting Pattern

Updated: Apr 21, 2020

This is perfect beanie to crossover the seasons. I prefer super chunky knits in the dead of Winter but the closer it gets to Spring our weather is still pretty unpredictable so it's good to be prepared. The fold over brim gives this beanie the versatility to go from a fitted to slouchy style. Even though it is much lighter than the classic chunky Winter beanies it is still warm enough to wear out wandering about. The yarn I chose for this design is kind of unique. It's technically a Category 4 weight although if it were up to me I would have put it in the 5 Category. It's 100% Acrylic but reminiscent of a roving yarn which makes it very cool to work with. This yarn is exclusive to Hobby Lobby and they only make about 5 colors, all of them variegated. Naturally I chose the 'Grays' though there are a couple colorful ones that are equally as stunning if that's more your vibe. So let's do this!

Materials:

Needles- US - 11 /8.00 MM 16" Circular Needle

Yarn- 89 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn

(I used Yarn Bee Wildstreak in the color 'Grays' for the one shown)

Scissors

Tapestry Needle

Cable Needle

Row Counter

Place Marker

Gauge: 2" = 6 sts x 8 rows

Abbreviations:

K: knit

P: purl

SL: slip

CBL: cable

CO: cast on

FO: fasten off

ST(s): stitch(es)

PM: place marker

P2tog: purl 2 together decrease

K2tog: knit 2 together decrease

Notes:

Whenever the pattern calls for CBL2b work as follows:

SL the next 2 STS from your left needle onto CBL needle, hold behind at the back of your work, K 2 STS from left needle, K 2 STS from CBL needle

Pattern:

CO 54 STS, join and PM to begin working in the round

Rounds 1-16: *K1, P1* repeat around

Rounds 17-19: *P2, K4, P2, K1* repeat around

Rounds 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44: *P2, CBL2b, P2, K1* repeat around