A beanie is a must-have accessory for any knitter. It can protect you from the cold in winter or keep you cool and comfortable in summer. There are many different styles of beanie knit patterns that you can make to fit your personal style and preferences. From a classic ribbed knit beanie to a more intricate knit hat pattern with lace knitting stitches or a reflective knit cuff that can help boost safety while running, biking or hiking in dimly lit areas. Beanies are great for anyone to make as a gift or for themselves because they’re easy to make and the result is something that you can wear that has been handmade by you!
These beanie knitting patterns can be used for a variety of head sizes. Some of the hats are slouchy and others are more fitted. The basic ribbed beanie is a good place to start as it’s easy for anyone to work up. You can add a pom pom to the top of the beanie to give it more of a playful look, or you can leave it plain if you want to be more practical.
Most of the hats that you see here are knitted in the round using circular needles, but they can also be knitted on double pointed needles or even on Magic Loop. If you’re just starting out, these beanie patterns will provide you with a good practice for learning how to knit in the round and to work with simple stockinette stitch. There are other techniques that you will need to know, such as how to decrease in knitting and how to use a tapestry needle to weave in the ends of your work, but these are all skills that any beginner can learn.
