The Short Staple Beanie
The Short Staple Beanie
THIS IS A DIGITAL PDF PATTERN. IT IS NOT A FINISHED KNITTED HAT.
The Short Staple Beanie is a knitted beanie that is customizable to your unique head measurements! This beanie has recommendations for fitting above or over the ears, but you can really make it as short or as long as you want. It will fit everyone’s head like a dream, and the simple design will make it a staple for cold and breezy days, or whenever you wanna wear a cute beanie!
Check out my Instagram @newwaveknitting and the hashtag #shortstaplebeanie for more pictures of and information on the Staple Beanie!
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Pattern Format
Pattern Format
This pattern is written to be customizable to your exact head circumference. The length of the beanie is calculated in proportion to your head circumference and is designed to have a few inches of length above the crown of your head.
Yarn
Yarn
You can use any weight and any size yarn for this pattern! However, I highly recommend using fingering through worsted yet yarn for the best results.
The recommended yarn for this pattern is Everyday Merino by Twice Sheared Sheep (affiliate link)!
Materials
Materials
- Stitch Markers (4 in one color/design, and 1 in another)
- Tapestry Needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape
How To Use
How To Use
Step-by-step written and video instructions are included for each technique:
- Calculating math (adding, subtraction, division, and multiplication). I walk you through each step! If you are not a math fan, I also include a link to a Google Sheet that has all of the formulas ready for you. All you have to do is add your measurements and the math is done automatically!
- Stockinette in the round
- Decreases
- Folding a brim
Difficulty
Difficulty
This pattern is suitable for confident beginners!
Gauge
Gauge
You can use any gauge! However, it is very important that you gauge swatch and determine your gauge before working this pattern in order to determine how many sts and rows you need to work throughout this pattern to get the exact right fit.
Knitting Needles
Knitting Needles
You can use any size needles for this pattern. I recommend using a needle size that creates a nice fabric with the yarn you’ve chosen to work with.
Once you determine your main needle size, you will also need one set of needles a size smaller for working the folded brim. Sizing down your needles for the brim will help make it more fitted.
In terms of types of needles, you need:
- 16” circular needles
- double pointed needles (DPNs) OR 36”+ circular needles to use with the magic loop method
Customization Options
Customization Options
Make the hat as short or as long as you'd like! However, please note that the hat is meant to sit flush against the top of your head.
