Simple Beanie no 4 by SweaterFreak

Simple Beanie no 4

Knitting
December 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
26 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in 26 sts/28 rows per 4” in 2x2 Broken Rib stitch using US#5/3.75mm needles
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
180 - 325 yards (165 - 297 m)
See Notes
English
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Simple Beanie no 4 is a basic beanie with texture. It’s knit in DK weight yarn so you are sure to have a skein or two kicking around:) The hat comes in four sizes - from child to large adult!
Designed to be a unisex hat, it’s the perfect last minute gift for anyone on your list!

YARN
Miss Babs Yowza – 100% merino wool; 560 yards (512 m) per 227 g (8.01 oz) skein

180(230, 250, 325) yards
Sample shown in color Plover

MEASUREMENTS
Circumference: 14.80” (17.25”, 19.7”, 22.15”) to fit 15”-17.5” (17.5”-20”, 20”-22.5”, 22.5”-24.5”) head – Size 1(2, 3, 4)
Depth: 8” (8.5”, 9”, 9.5”) with folded brim

NEEDLES
US#4/3.50mm and US#5/3.75mm – 16”/40cm circular needles and DPNs

TOOLS
Four markers, one distinct color and tapestry needle for weaving in ends

GAUGE
26 sts/28 rows per 4” in 2x2 Broken Rib stitch using US#5/3.75mm needles

SKILLS & TECHNIQUES
knitting & purling in the round
decreases

For more information, see
https://sweaterfreak.com/b/simple-beanie-no-4