Knitted Beanie Hat – Teens, Adult

Knitted Beanie Hat – Teens, Adult

Materials:
#4 Yarn
6mm 16” Circular Knitting Needles

I used Lion Brand Wool-Ease and bamboo circular knitting needles (Buy them here)

Finished measurements: 
Laying flat
7” across
10” tall
8” tall with brim turned up
Fits teen to adult head sizes 16” - 22”

Abbreviations:
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 sts together
P = Purl
P2tog = Purl 2 sts together
st(s) = stitch(es)


Instructions:
Cast on 88 sts.
Round 1: K2, P2 across. Join to beginning st.
Continue in K2, P2 until work measures 6½”

Shape Crown
Round 1: K2, p2tog around 66 sts.
Rounds 2-7: K2, p1 around 66 sts.
Round 8: K1, k2tog around 44 sts.
Rounds 9-14: Knit.
Round 15: K2tog around 22 sts.
Rounds 16-21: Knit.
Round 22: K2tog around 11 sts.
Cut yarn, draw through remaining 11 sts, pull tightly and fasten off. Weave in ends. Turn up brim on hat to desired length.