How to Knit a CLASSIC BEANIE (Free Hat Pattern!)

►►► GRAB THE FREE BEANIE PATTERN HERE: https://sheepandstitch.com/pattern/ho...

In this video, I’ll show you how to knit a classic fisherman's beanie. Some may call them a watch cap or a fisherman’s hat or maybe a toque (if you’re Canadian!)

Whatever you call it, I’ll show you how to knit this classic hat step-by-step in this tutorial.

This hat is knit in a beginner-friendly 1x1 rib, and it’s got a sleek decrease that keeps the rib pattern intact.

This hat can be worn cuffed for a fisherman’s look or un-cuffed for a slouchy feel.

With two sizes, one for adults and one for babies and toddlers, this hat is perfect for the whole family!

Please note: The price of the PDF pattern will fluctuate with time to keep up with inflation and the average price of a cup of coffee.
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/// MATERIALS ///

YARNS USED:
⟡ 2 balls of Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran in color Burnt Orange: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/de...
⟡ 1 hank of Cascade Yarns 220 Merino in color Sky Blue: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/ca...

NEEDLES USED:​
⟡ 16" 4.0mm circular needle: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/hi...
⟡ 1 set of 4mm double pointed needles: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/hi...
(These needles are just a recommendation. Use a needle size that gets you gauge!)

Knitting Gauge: 35 sts/ 31 rounds = 4”/10cm in 1×1 rib
(Learn about knitting gauge here:    • KNITTING GAUGE for Total Beginners (a...   )

OTHER NOTIONS:
⟡ tapestry needle: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/dm...
⟡ scissors: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/he...
⟡ 5 stitch markers: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/kn...
⟡ Tape measure: https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/he...

/// OTHER RECOMMENDED YARNS ///

⟡ Paintbox Yarns Simply Aran (100% acrylic and very affordable): https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/pa...
⟡ Malabrigo Rios (gorgeous hand-dyed merino yarn): https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/ma...
⟡ Berroco Lanas (beautiful heathered colors in 100% wool): https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/be...
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/// VIDEO CHAPTERS ///

00:01​ Intro
00:26 Brief History of the Watch Cap
1:55 Who Should Knit this Hat?
2:25 Sizing
2:48 Organising the Pattern
4:35 Materials
5:22 German Twist Cast On
10:09 German Twist Cast On Joining in the Round
11:28 Alternating Cable Cast On
20:38 1x1 Rib
25:02 Decrease Round 1
25:44 Right Double Decrease
27:28 Left Double Decrease
34:18 Decrease Round 2
37:26 Decrease Round 3
39:38 Decrease Round 4
41:23 Decrease Round 5 (for adult size only)
44:11 Final Decrease Round (all sizes)
49:45 Finishing
53:36 Outro
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/// VERY HELPFUL VIDEOS ///

➜ German Twist Cast On:    • How to Knit a STRETCHY CAST ON (aka. ...  
➜ Alternating Cable Cast On:    • Alternating Cable Cast On for Perfect...  
➜ All About Knitting Gauge:    • KNITTING GAUGE for Total Beginners (a...  
➜ How to Insert Lifelines:    • How to use LIFELINES IN KNITTING (thi...  
➜ Rib Knitting:    • Rib Stitch for Beginners: 1x1 and 2x2...  
➜ How to Knit:    • The KNIT STITCH for Total Beginners  ​
➜ How to Purl:    • How to PURL STITCH for Total Beginners  ​
➜ How to Knit with DPNs:    • Double Pointed Needles for Beginners  
➜ How to Knit in the Round with Circulars:    • Knitting in the Round for Beginners  
➜ How to Move Stitches from Circulars to DPNS:    • How to Switch to Double Pointed Needles  
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/// WEBSITE ///

Visit https://sheepandstitch.com​ for more knitting tutorials, patterns, and fun!
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