Crew Beanie

The Crew beanie is a cozy, chunky beanie that knits up quickly. It can be made with a double stripe or in a solid color. The pattern includes a tubular cast on, and is knit from the brim up, working decreases at the top to taper the crown. The tubular cast on can be substituted for a more beginner-friendly option.   

The samples shown are both made in Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky. The larger beanie (size 6) is knit in colors 669 Walnut Heather and 565 Ecru. The smaller beanie (size 1) is knit in colors 602 Linen and 565.

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7) fitting a 17-18 (18-19, 19-20, 20-21) (21-22, 22-23, 23-24) in / 42.5-45 (45-47.5, 47.5-50, 50-52.5)(52.5-55, 55-57.5, 57.5-60) cm head measurement.

Finished Measurements:

Height (unfolded): 9.75 (10, 10.25, 10.75)(11, 11.25, 11.75) in/ 24.5 (25, 25.5, 27)(27.5, 28, 29.5) cm

Circumference at brim (unstretched): 15.25 (16, 16.75, 17.5)(18.5, 19.25, 20) in/ 38 (40, 42, 44)(46.5, 48, 50) cm

Difficulty: Beginer to Intermediate

Gauge: 20 sts x 24 rounds = 4 x 4 inches (10 x 10 cm) in 1 x 1 Ribbing on US 8 [5mm] needles

Needles:

US 8 [5mm] circular needles (16 in [40 cm])or needle size to achieve gauge

US 4 [3.5mm] circular needles (16 in [40 cm])

US 8 [5mm] double-pointed needles or preferred needles for working small circumferences in the round

Materials: 

Yarn A (main color): Approx. 94 (103, 111, 121)(131, 142, 151)g of Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky

• Yards: 102 (112, 120, 131)(142, 154, 164)
• Meters: 93 (102, 110, 120)(130, 141, 150)
• Skeins: 1 (1, 2, 2)(2, 2, 2)

Yarn B (stripes): Approx.16 (18, 19, 21)(23, 25, 26) g of Cascade Baby Alpaca Chunky

• Yards: 18 (20, 21, 23)(25, 27, 29)
• Meters: 16 (18, 19, 21)(23, 25, 26)
• 1 Skein

Notions:

• Scrap yarn in a similar weight
• Tapestry needle
• A crochet hook for tubular cast on