There is nothing quite like the classics. So I am starting a personal challenge to create a collection of classic, beginner friendly designs. The Simplicibeanie is a double brim beanie knit in the round from the bottom up. This makes the hat super warm around the ears where it counts without being too heavy. And you only need one skein to make any of the sizes.
The Inspiration
You all should know by now that I am all about the value. But that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate the luxury and beauty of a hand-dyed skein of yarn. Last year for Christmas I bought a lovely skein from Fatima of Aquarius Make. As my stash grew out of control I realized that while I enjoy looking at and squishing the skeins that it would be better to work it up into something. Whenever I use hand dyed skeins I like to forgo the complex textured stitches for something simple that will show off the beautiful colors. And so the Simplicibeanie was born.
The Pattern
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**the ravelry pattern will occasionally be updated with other yarn weights**
Yarn
Aquarius Makes Orion (DK weight, 100% Superwash wool, 100g/231yds)
1 skein in Flannel
OR
(105, 135, 165) (195, 215, 230) yds of similar yarn
Needles
US #6 – 4.0 mm
16” circular needles or DPNs
Other Materials
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring Tape
Stitch Marker x1
Gauge
20 sts x 30 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette, blocked
Finished size
3-6mo
6-12 mo
Toddler
Child
Teen/Adult Small
Adult Large
Head Circumference (14, 16, 18) (20, 21, 22) inch circumference
Abbreviations
bo bind off
co cast on
k knit
p purl
pm place marker
rep repeat
sm slip marker
st(s) stitch(es)
Notes
• Worked bottom up and in the round, the double brim is knit together. The remainder of the hat is knit with a cinched crown.
•This pattern is suitable for beginners as there is no crown shaping.
Pattern
CO (66, 76, 86) (96, 100, 104)
• Rnd 1: Pm, join in the round being careful not to twist, K to marker.
• Rnd 2: Sm, K to marker.
Rep Rnd 2 for a total of (44, 48, 52) (56, 60, 64) rows or until piece measures (6, 6.5, 7) (7.5, 8, 8.5)” long.
Fold brim in half with co edge on the inside, aligning the first st of the cast on edge with the first st of the last row.
• Rnd 3: Sm, K together the first st of the last row and first st of the co edge, rep for all sts in the round.
Rep Rnd 2 for (29, 35, 37) (39, 41, 43) more times or until piece measures (4, 4.75, 5) (5.25, 5.5, 5.75)” from top of double brim.
Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle thread tail through all stitches, pull tight, and knot in place. If there is still a hole, continue sewing across the opening and knotting in place until the hole is closed and secure.
Finishing
Weave in ends and block as desired.
If you have any questions about the pattern or notice any errors, feel free to comment below and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Feel free to make and sell items from this pattern in small quantities, but please give credit and link to my page. Do not sell, distribute, or reproduce the pattern.