This easy colorwork knitted hat is worked in the round with circular needles in 3 different colors, but only 1 color at a time, making it beginner friendly. It’s thick and warm and knits up quickly with any super bulky yarn. Advanced Beginner pattern written row by row, so it’s easy to follow. It takes 2-3 hours to knit one hat, so put on your favorite movie or podcast and grab 3 colors of super bulky yarn and 16 inch circular Size 9 and 11 knitting needles. This pattern is worked in the round; it is stretchy and seamless. Makes a beautiful and one-of-a-kind gift for a co-worker, sister, friend or mom. I hope you love knitting it up!!
This stretchy and textured beanie is knitted in the round
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- It knits up FAST! Worked in 3 colors, but only 1 color at a time making it beginner-friendly/Advanced Beginner.
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- Adult size/Women’s average size
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- Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
Materials Needed:
US Sizes 9 and 11 circular needles 16 inches long, or size needed to obtain gauge.
3 different colors of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick or any Super Bulky (6 weight) yarn, about 30 yards of each. The color combos are endless!
1 Stitch marker
Darning needle for finishing
Faux fur pom pom (optional) (shown in my handmade White and Denim Blue, size Large)
Skills and terms you will need to know: knit (K) purl (P), knit1 through the back loop (K1TBL) and Knit 2 stitches together (K2TOG).
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- Casting on: When you cast on, make sure you do not pull the yarn too tightly, just relaxed yet even tension.
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- When changing colors on a new row, drop the old color and knit with the new color for 1 stitch, then wrap the dropped color behind the new stitch, it will secure the old color, so you don’t create a hole in your knitting.
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- Decreasing Rounds: You can switch to double pointed needles when you begin decreasing your stitches, but I find the magic loop method works well.
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Fit of finished hat: I design my hats to keep your ears warm, so the ribbing is tighter and less likely to stretch out over time. I like when a hat covers my ears and hugs my head. However, if you like a looser fit, you can go up a needle size, or you may find that after a few wears the yarn will relax a bit.
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- This is an easy pattern to modify for different sizes, simply CO an even number of stitches and knit it as tall as you would like in the pattern, possibly adding or subtracting rows if needed. Just allowing for about an inch of decreasing rows.
- I hope you have fun knitting! Thank you so much!
Blessings, ❤ Hannah @ Naptime Knitter Design
Classic Knit beanie pattern with 3 colors. It's thick and warm and knits up quickly with any super bulky yarn. Advanced Beginner pattern written row by row, so it's easy to follow. Main color for the ribbing is A. B is the middle color. C is the ending color for the top of the hat. A is the base of the ribbing, B is the next color and C is the third/ending to the top of the hat. Join in the round, careful not to twist the yarn. Place stitch marker between first and last stitch, slip your stitch marker between each round. If the ribbing section of the hat feels a bit snug, it will relax after a few wears or you can put your hands in it and firmly shape it so the yarn will relax. I hope you had fun knitting up the Maggie Hat! Thank you so much! Blessings, ? Hannah @ Naptime Knitter Design ◾Women's average size measures 9 inches tall and 21-24 inch head circumference This hat is worked in the round, 1 color at a time (no complicated color changes) Main color for the ribbing is A. B is the middle color. C is the ending color for the top of the hat.
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Classic Knit Beanie Pattern in 3 colors- The Maggie Hat
Materials
Instructions
Skills and terms you will need to know:
The Pattern: Choose your 3 colors, noted as A, B and C
Decreasing rounds: (switch to double pointed needles if desired or use magic loop method like me.)
Finishing:
Notes
Gauge: 9 st and 13 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette st
Finished Size:
Tips and Skills to know: