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It’s time for another Friday Freebie! The Chunky Stripes Knit Beanie is a great beginner friendly knitting pattern and introduction to colorwork. This pattern is a quick knit, as it uses super bulky #6 weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick in the colors Spice and Fisherman, as well as Succulent and Fisherman for the samples and photos shown in this post. You can also use scrap yarn or use as many colors as you’d like to stripe your beanie to create a colorful and one of a kind piece of art.

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So here we go! Please welcome the Chunky Stripes Knit Beanie knitting pattern! This beanie is the perfect intro to colorwork and is totally a beginner friendly knitting pattern. The alternating rounds of stripes to create a fun and colorful pattern, and the color options are endless. Use 2 colors or as many as you like to use up those scraps and create a truly one of a kind beanie. The free pattern for the adult size is below, but click HERE to purchase the complete inexpensive PDF printable pattern which includes more photos and helpful links.

I designed this knit beanie with Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick. You can pick this yarn up at either your local Jo-Ann or Michael’s stores, or by going to www.LionBrandYarn.com and shopping all of their amazing colors.

Abbreviations

  • BO: Bind Off
  • CO: Cast On
  • K: Knit
  • K2tog: Knit 2 sts together (decrease)
  • P: Purl
  • St(s): Stitch(es)

Gauge

  • 4” = 8.5 sts x 12 rounds, knit in the round

Finished Size

  • 9.25” W x 9” L, (23.5cm W x 23cm L) laid flat and unstretched

Materials

Pattern Notes

  • Pattern is written in standard US terms, modeled after the Craft Yarn Council.
  • The numbers in brackets at the end of each row indicate the stitch count.
  • Hat is knit seamlessly in the round.
  • Pattern is written for an average adult head size of 20″-22″ circumference.
  • It is recommended to use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
  • Keep in mind: your gauge, yardage used, and finished size may vary depending on the yarn you choose.

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Chunky Stripes Knit Beanie Pattern

Pattern

CO 40 sts with Color A and join to knit in the round. [40]

Rounds 1-7: *K1, P1 around. [40]

Round 8: With Color A, K all sts. [40]

Round 9: With Color B, K all sts. [40]

Rounds 10-21:Repeat rounds 8-9 following the alternating color changes. If you want your beanie to be more slouchy, continue repeating rounds 8-9 to desired length. If you want your beanie more fitted, do less repeats of rows 8-9. Keep in mind, you will need more/less yardage than the pattern lists. Cut Color B leaving a 3″ / 7cm tail. [40]

Round 22: With Color A, K all sts. [40]

Continue knitting with Color A through the decrease rounds below.

Round 23: *K2, K2tog, repeat from * around. [30]

Round 24: K all sts. [30]

Round 25: *K1, K2tog, repeat from * around. [20]

Round 26: K all sts. [20]

Round 27: *K2tog around. [10]

Round 28: K all sts. [10]

 

Finishing

Cut Color A leaving an 8” / 20cm tail. Use tapestry needle to thread through each st, and off left needle. Tie off and weave in all ends. Attach label or button, and top with your favorite faux fur pom pom, (optional).

 

Congratulations on finishing your Chunky Stripes Knit Beanie! Tag me on your socials, @littleredknits and use the hashtags #ChunkyStripesKnitBeanie and #LittleRedKnits when sharing your finished pieces.

 

Copyright

The Chunky Stripes Knit Beanie photos and pattern are the property of Little Red Knits, and are for personal use only. You may not alter, share, or sell this pattern in any way. Please credit the designer if selling finished products & use a link back to Little Red Knits Etsy, Ravelry, or website if you are selling your finished pieces online. Please make sure you are assigning an appropriate price which reflects the amount of time and effort that we both put into designing and creating this beautiful pattern.

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