The Game Day Beanie by Emily Isabel Bourbon

The Game Day Beanie

Crochet
December 2025
yarn held together
Worsted
+ Worsted
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
7.5 stitches and 4.5 rows = 4 inches
in HDC BLO
8.0 mm (L)
87 - 109 yards (80 - 100 m)
Short, Long
US
English
This pattern is available for $4.50 USD
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The Game Day Beanie is a chunky, ribbed beanie designed for subtle team pride. No logos. No loud graphics. Just color, texture, and a clean silhouette that works on game day and well after.

It features a snug, intentional fit with a folded cuff and a soft, squishy hand feel. The cuff is left unsown so the ribbing stretches naturally. Wear it folded for a classic look or unfold it for a relaxed, slightly gathered crown.

The pattern includes two length options to accommodate different yarn weights and styling preferences:

  • Short for heavier worsted yarns or a minimal cuff
  • Long for thinner worsted yarns or a deeper fold

Fit is adjustable as you go. You’re encouraged to try the hat on mid-project, making it easy to fine-tune sizing without guesswork.

Designed with speed in mind, the Game Day Beanie can be completed in under three hours. It’s an ideal same-day make and an easy go-to for last-minute gifts that still feel considered.

Choose your colors to reflect a favorite team or alma mater, or keep it neutral. The result is polished, wearable, and quietly expressive.

Details:

  • Snug, classic beanie fit
  • Chunky ribbed texture with stretch
  • Level of difficulty: Adventurous beginner or intermediate
  • US terminology.
  • Hook: 8.0mm hook
  • Yarn weight: Two worsted weight yarns held double(#4 Medium), or a single, chunky yarn (#5)
  • Accessories: Tapestry needle