Twist It Beanie
About Twist It Beanie
The Twist It Beanie is a delightfully plump and cozy beanie worked in a simple cable stitch pattern, perfect for chilly days when you want both warmth and style. Its rich texture and snug fit make it an ideal accessory for outdoor adventures, whether you’re taking a brisk walk in the park or heading out for a brunch with friends.
Pattern details
Sizes:
One size.
Finished garment measurements:
Brim circumference: 47 cm / 18.5”.
Total length without folded brim: 41 cm / 16”.
Total length with folded brim: 23.5 cm / 9.25”.
The beanie is designed to have about 8–12 cm / 3–4.75” of negative ease as the fabric will stretch out quite a bit when worn.
Gauge:
20 sts x 20 rnds = 10 cm / 4” on 5 mm / US 8 needles in Chart A cable pattern, after blocking when the fabric is relaxed and not stretched out.
17 sts x 21 rnds = 10 cm / 4” on 4 mm / US 6 needles in 1 x 1 rib, after blocking when the fabric is relaxed and not stretched out.
Tools & Yarn Requirements
Needles:
4 mm / US 6: circular needles 40–60 cm / 16–24” (or longer ones for the Magic Loop technique) for rib.
5 mm / US 8: circular needles 40–60 cm / 16–24” (or longer ones for the Magic Loop technique) and DPNs for crown shaping if you’re not using the Magic Loop technique.
Notions:
Stitch markers, tapestry needle.
Suggested yarn:
The beanie is worked by holding one strand of worsted-weight yarn together with two strands of lace-weight yarn. You need approx. 125 m / 137 yds of worsted weight yarn and 450 m / 492 yds of lace weight yarn.
Sample knitted with yarn:
50 g of Knitting For Olive Heavy Merino (100% merino wool – 125 m / 137 yds / 50 g) in the color Powder together with 25 g of Knitting For Olive Silk Mohair (70% mohair, 30% silk – 225 m / 246 yds / 25g) in the color Powder together with 25 g of Knitting For Olive Silk Mohair in the color Cloud.
The beanie is worked by holding one strand of merino and two strands of silk mohair together.
Related patterns
If you love the Twist it Beanie, maybe you also like some of these other cozy patterns from my new book Knits to Wear:
