Cavit Knit Beanie Free Pattern
The Cavit Knit Beanie is great for either gender and has a fun design that’s quick to work up. A great way to get introduced to knit colorwork. This knit beanie pattern is offered for free on this blog and is also available to download and print at a small fee.
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This Knit Beanie pattern comes in sizes baby to adult! This way you can knit beanies for the entire family to keep warm during the winter months.
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This can be a women's beanie, a men's beanie, or a child's beanie. Don't you just love diverse knit patterns? I know I do. And I think this could also be really cut with a pompom on top.
If you've mastered working in the round, this is a great next step on how to knit a beanie. It uses basic knit cables with easy colorwork and a ribbed brim.
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Cavit Knit Beanie Pattern Supplies:
Knitting Needle:
5.00mm (8) circular needles or DPNs
Notions:
Yarn Needle
Yarn:
Knit Picks Chroma (60-140 yds) in:
Surfs Up (Color A, 30-70 yds)
Natural (Color B, 30-70 yds)
Also shown in Malabrigo Worsted in:
Polar Morn (Color A)
Natural (Color B)
As long as gauge is met, other yarns of the same weight can be substituted:
Madelinetosh Tosh Merino
Crystal Palace Yarns Mochi Plus
Manos del Uruguay Maxima
West Yorkshire Spinners Aire Valley Aran Yarn Note: This hat as written is a snug beanie, for a slouchier hat work 1-2 more repeats of set up rounds 1-16, keeping in mind this will require more yardage.
Yardage:
Approx. 60-140 yards of yarn as detailed below. If adding length to slouch of hat more yarn will be required.
Abbreviations/Stitches:
k- knit
k2tog- knit two together
LC- left cross
p- purl
RC- right cross
rep- repeat sl- slip
Gauge:
16 sts and 24 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette stitch
Measurements/Sizes:
Sizes: Newborn (3-6 month, 6-12 month, child, adult women, adult men)
Circumference: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24)” [35.5 (40.5, 46, 51, 56, 61) cm]
Depth: 5 (5.75, 6.5, 7.75, 8.5, 9.25)” [13 (15, 16.5, 20, 21.5, 23.5) cm]
Skill Level:
Easy/Advanced Beginner
Cavit Knit Beanie Pattern Notes:
- Beanie is knit in the round from the brim to the crown with color work done by changing yarn every other round.
- Carry the yarn up the inside of your hat without having to cut it every time you change color.
- Slip stitches will be slipped purlwise.
Special Stitches:
RC (Right Cross)- Slip next stitch on cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next stitch from left-hand needle, then knit stitch from cable needle.
LC (Left Cross)- Slip next stitch onto cable needle and hold at front of work, knit next stitch from left-hand needle, then knit stitch from cable needle.
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Instructions:
Sizes written as: Newborn (3-6 month, 6-12 month, child, adult women, adult men)
| Round | Description | Stitch Count |
| Bottom Brim Ribbing | ||
| 1 | With Color A, long tail cast on 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96), join to work in the round. | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| Repeats | Ribbing set up: k1, *p2, k2; rep * until last 3, p2, k1. Work in established ribbing 5 (6, 6, 8, 10, 10) total rounds. OR until piece measures approx. .75 (1, 1, 1.5, 2, 2)”, [2 (2.5, 2.5, 4, 5, 5) cm] | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| Set Up Rounds | ||
| 1 | With Color B, *sl 1, k6, sl 1; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 2 | With Color A, *LC, k4, RC; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 3 | With Color B, *k1, sl 1, k4, sl 1, k1; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 4 | With Color A, *k1, LC, k2, RC, k1; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 5 | With Color B, *k2, sl 1, k2, sl 1, k2; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 6 | With Color A, *k2, LC, RC, k2; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 7 | With Color B, *k3, sl 2, k3; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 8 | With Color A, knit around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 9 | With Color B, *k3, sl 2, k3; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 10 | With Color A, *k2, RC, LC, k2; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 11 | With Color B, *(k2, sl 1) twice, k2; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 12 | With Color A, *k1, RC, k2, LC, k1; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 13 | With Color B, *k1, sl 1, k4, sl 1, k1; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 14 | With Color A, *RC, k4, LC; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 15 | With Color B, *sl 1, k6, sl 1; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 16 | With Color A, knit around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| Repeats | Work rounds 1-16 a total of 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) times. Current hat depth measurement: 3.25 (3.5, 3.5, 6.5, 7, 7)”, [8.5 (9, 9, 16.5, 18, 18) cm] | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| Hat Depth | ||
| 1 | With Color B, *sl 1, k6, sl 1; rep * around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| 2 | With Color A, knit around | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) |
| Work rounds 1-2 for a total of 2 (3, 5, 0, 1, 3) times. Or until hat depth measures approx. 3.75 (4.5, 5.25, 6.5, 7.25, 8)”, [9.5 (11.5, 13.5, 16.5, 18.5, 20.5) cm] total from cast on edge. | 56 (64, 72, 80, 88, 96) | |
| Decreases | ||
| 1 | With Color B, *sl 1, k2tog, k4, sl 1; rep * around | 49 (56, 63, 70, 88, 96) |
| 2 | With Color A, knit around | 49 (56, 63, 70, 88, 96) |
| 3 | With Color B, *sl 1, k2tog, k3, sl 1; rep * around | 42 (48, 54, 60, 66, 72) |
| 4 | With Color A, knit around | 42 (48, 54, 60, 66, 72) |
| 5 | With Color B, *sl 1, k2tog, k2, sl 1; rep * around | 35 (40, 45, 50, 55, 60) |
| 6 | With Color A, knit around | 35 (40, 45, 50, 55, 60) |
| 7 | With Color B, *sl 1, k2tog, k1, sl 1; rep * around | 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48) |
| 8 | With Color A, knit around | 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48) |
| 9 | With Color B, *sl 1, k2tog, sl 1; rep * around | 21 (24, 27, 30, 33, 36) |
| 10 | With Color A, knit around | 21 (24, 27, 30, 33, 36) |
| 11 | With Color A, *k1, k2tog; rep * around | 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) |
| 12 | With Color A, knit around | 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24) |
| 13 | With Color A, *k2tog; rep * around | 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) |
| Finishing | ||
| Fasten off and draw the yarn tail through the remaining live stitches to close top of hat. Weave in ends and block hat. |
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If you have made this, please share it on social media. Above all, I love to see the projects created with my patterns and also share your beautiful work.
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It is much appreciated and adored!
