Waymark Beanie by Nici Griffin

Waymark Beanie

Knitting
July 2025
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in Stocking Stitch (in the round)
US 4 - 3.5 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
150 - 165 yards (137 - 151 m)
English
This pattern is available for £3.50.

PATTERN RELEASE FRIDAY August 22nd

On release (and not before, lol) this will be FREE using the code WMB25. Do NOT click ‘buy it now’ - put it in your basket first or the discount won’t work. Once there have been 300 free downloads it will revert to being 50% off for a week. Enjoy.

Make sure you’re following @beanieboatdesigns on Facebook and/or Instagram as that’s where I always announce advance notice on release dates. Happy Knitting. x

Mark Your Way …

A textured path to cosy comfort.

Inspired by the quiet strength of trail markers and the winding paths they guide us along, the Waymark Beanie is a soft, textured knit that blends comfort with striking stitch definition. Designed with travel-friendly simplicity in mind, this beanie knits up beautifully in heavy DK or light worsted yarn, making it a perfect project for gift knitting, market prep, or simply treating yourself.

Whether you’re following the twists and turns of a hike—or just your daily routine—Waymark is a soft and stylish companion for the journey.

Worked in the round with handy progress boxes, so you can keep a visual track of where you are. You might feel like you’re playing bingo.

I have formatted this pattern in such a way that you should only need to print pages 3 & 4 double sided (if you prefer to use a hard copy when knitting).

Saving the planet one unprinted page at a time.

Skills Used …

  • Loose, long tail cast on.
  • Knit and purl stitches.
  • Decreasing (K2TOG, K2TOGtbl).
  • Cables (left and right).

You will need the following …

  • DK or a LIGHT Worsted : Approx 65g.
  • 3.5 & 4mm* circulars.
  • 4mm dpns for working the crown (on longer cable and magic loop).
  • Cable needle.
  • 1 BOR marker.
  • Tapestry needle (the sewing those dreaded ends in).

(Or size required to obtain gauge)

Gauge and Size …

22 stitches and 28 rows over 10cm (4 inches) using 4mm needles in stocking stitch (in the round).
If you get more stitches/rows than me go with larger needles than noted and if you get less, go smaller.

Measurements (unblocked, laid flat). Width ~ 7.5 inches brim / 8.5 inches body) Height ~ 9 inches tall

I can’t wait to see your beanie so please do be sure to start a project page or tag me on Instagram and Facebook (#WaymarkBeanie @beanieboatdesigns).

Follow me (@beanieboatdesigns) on Instagram and Facebook for updates on future patterns, test-knits and giveaways from the boat. Yes, I said boat … it’s on a narrowboat, where I live and work.

If you like the look of this pattern it would be a huge help to me if you would give it a ‘like’ here on Ravelry as I have an overflowing notebook of ideas and this helps me understand what to work on next. Your support of my little dream is so appreciated. Every ‘like’ helps and it’s a known fact I do a tiny happy dance each time I get a notification. I am a terrible dancer!