Beginner-Friendly 1-Row Beanie Knitting Pattern Using Basic Knit and Purl Stitches.

Hello knitters, welcome everyone!
In today’s knitting tutorial, we’re going to learn a super easy and beginner-friendly 1-row beanie knitting pattern. This beanie is knitted by repeating just one simple row, making it perfect for new knitters and anyone who loves quick projects.

This 1-row beanie knitting pattern is quick to knit, soft, and comfortable to wear, with a perfect fit for all ages. If you’re new to knitting or searching for a simple, beginner-friendly, and fast beanie pattern, this step-by-step tutorial is sure to become a favorite.

This beanie is knitted without any type of brim. The design used in the beanie is a 1-row repeat pattern that looks the same on both the front and back sides. To keep the beanie foldable, its length has been kept slightly longer, allowing you to fold it easily for a comfortable and adjustable fit.

You can knit this beanie in either a foldable length or a normal length. It looks great in both styles. Let’s start knitting the 1-row beanie.

Knitting Materials for Beginner Beanie Pattern

1- 3.25 mm straight needle.
2- 4 skeins of Vardhman Baby Soft Yarn (90gm), Soft and light weight acrylic yarn (One skein net weight:25gm, Yardage approx 86 meters per 25gm ball, count (nm): 13.8/4, Blend: 100% acrylic, Ply: 4 ply)
3- Other optional tools are a tape measure, scissors, and yarn needle.

Basic Knitting Abbreviations for Beginners

SL: Slip Stitch/Stitches
K: Knit
P: Purl
STS: Stitches/Stitch
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side

Step-by-Step Guide to knitting a Foldable 1-Row Beanie

Cast on: 110 sts for unisex beanie (foldable, reversible) with Vardhman Knitting Yarn Baby Soft Wool/3.25 mm straight needle.
Sizes Available: Unisex, reversible, foldable 1-row beanie suitable for all ages. The finished length of this beanie is approximately 12 inches. This beanie has a loose fit and is made without a brim, making it stretchy, comfortable, and suitable for most head circumferences.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Beginner.
Pattern Language: English.
Techniques Used:  Cast on 110 stitches and work the 1-row repeat knitting pattern, repeating the row on both sides until the beanie reaches your desired length. Once the desired length is achieved, shape the crown, cut the yarn, and neatly sew the edges together to finish the beanie.

How to Knit a Simple 1-Row Repeat Beanie

This is a 1-row beanie knitting pattern, which means the same row is repeated on both sides. However, first we knit a base row. The base row is knitted only once to set the design and is not repeated in the later rows.

Base Row (RS): * P1, K1 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1
Row 1 (WS): * P1, K1 ( knit sts in the first loop) * repeat from * to * ………………. last 2 sts P1, K1

Repeat Row 1 on both the right and wrong sides until you reach your desired length. For this beanie, I knitted a total length of 12 inches.

Beanie Crown Shaping Tutorial for a Perfect Fit and Finish

Row 1(RS): SL1(P),* SL1 (knit-wise), K1, slip sts over the knit sts, P2tog * repeat from * to * …………………… last sts K1
Now, I have 56 stitches remaining.
Row 2 (WS): SL1 (P), * K1, P1 * repeat from * to * ……………… last sts K1
Row 3 (RS): SL1(P),* SL1, K1, slip sts over the knit sts, P2tog * repeat from * to * …………last 3 sts SL1, K1, slip sts over the knit sts, K1
Now, I have 29 stitches remaining.
Row 4 (WS): SL1 (P), * P1, K1 * repeat from * to *
Row 5 (RS): SL1(P),* SL1 (knit-wise), K1, slip sts over the knit sts, P2tog * repeat from * to *
Row 6 (WS): SL1 (P), * P1, K1 * repeat from * to *

Finally, pick up the remaining 15 stitches on a sewing needle and pull them tight to secure the crown. After that, sew the seam neatly to finish the hat. Your 1-row repeat unisex beanie is now complete and ready to wear.

Conclusion: Easy and Reversible 1-Row Beanie Knitting Pattern

I hope you enjoy knitting this 1-row unisex foldable beanie. I have explained the entire process in clear and detailed steps, so even beginners can knit it without any difficulty. I truly hope you give this 1-row beanie knitting pattern a try and enjoy the process.

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