Adrift Beanie by Emily Sheehan

Adrift Beanie

Knitting
October 2026
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 6 rows = 2 inches
in Moss Stitch
US 15 - 10.0 mm
US 13 - 9.0 mm
50 - 70 yards (46 - 64 m)
Baby, Toddler, Child, Adult Small, Adult Large
English
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One of the simplest beanies you can make - all you need to know is knits and purls! This pattern is called “moss stitch” and looks great on a solid or multi-colored yarn.

NEEDLES
US size 15 • 10 mm 16” circular needles
US size 13 • 9 mm 16” circular needles
or size needed to obtain gauge

YARN
Weight 6 • Super Bulky
Used: Hedgehog Fibres Super Bulky (I also love Malabrigo Rasta, Baah Mammoth, Wool and the Gang Crazy Sexy Wool, Cascade Spuntaneous)
60 yards

NOTIONS
Scissors
Stitch markers
Darning needle

GAUGE (2” x 2”)
5 sts x 6 rows in moss stitch, knit in the round

SIZE AND FINAL MEASUREMENTS
Sizes: Infant (Toddler, Child, Adult S/M, Adult L)
Infant: 7” w x 7” h
Toddler: 8” w x 8” h
Child: 9” w x 8.5” h
Adult S/M: 9” w x 9” h
Adult L: 9.5” w x 10” h
Modeled hat is Adult S/M on 22” circumference head.

Shown paired with my Sunrise Cowl pattern.