Easy Kids Beanie Knitting Pattern for Beginners Using Knit and Purl Stitches.

Beginner-Friendly Kids Beanie Knitting Pattern- Learn to Knit a Warm Hat with Basic Knit and Purl Stitches.

Hello friends, welcome to our new beanie knitting blog! Today I’m excited to share a lovely kids beanie knitting pattern that uses only basic knit and purl stitches. Even though it’s simple and beginner-friendly, this beanie turns out beautifully textured and truly eye-catching. I’m sure anyone who sees this handmade knit beanie for kids will instantly fall in love with it.

You can knit this beanie for any age group. It looks incredibly cute on kids, while on adults it appears stylish, elegant, and perfectly suited for everyday winter wear.

This beanie is very easy to knit and works up quickly, knitting it perfect for beginners. We have knitted this kids’ beanie in just 4 simple steps using straight needles. A complete step-by-step knitting tutorial is shared below, showing exactly how to knit this cute and beginner-friendly beanie from start to finish. So let’s begin and learn how to knit this beautiful kids beanie!

Essential Yarn, Needles, and Tools for This Hat Pattern

1- 3.25 mm straight needle.
2- Vardhman Knitting Yarn Baby Soft Wool (Kids Yarn Wool For Hand Knitting Art Craft, 4 ply Wool Ball, weight 45grams).
3- Other optional tools are a tape measure, scissors, and yarn needle.

Beginner-Friendly Guide to Knitting Abbreviations

K3tog: SL2tog, K1, sliped 2 sts over the knit sts
SL: Slip Stitch/Stitches
K: Knit
P: Purl
STS: Stitches/Stitch
RS: Right Side
WS: Wrong Side

Detailed Kids Beanie Knitting Pattern for Beginners – Learn to Make a Comfortable Hat with Simple Stitches

Cast on: 102 sts for kids beanie (with Vardhman Knitting Yarn Baby Soft Wool/3.25 mm straight needle).
Sizes Available: Unisex slouchy kids beanie, fits a 18–20 inch head circumference. The finished length of this kids beanie is approximately 9 inches, including a 1-inch ribbed brim, 6 inches for the main body, and 2 inches for crown shaping. This kids beanie is comfortably stretchable, providing a snug yet flexible fit. Please note that the final size may vary slightly depending on your knitting tension.
Skill Level: Intermediate/Beginner.
Pattern Language: English.
Techniques Used:  Cast on 102 stitches and work the brim in a 2×2 rib stitch for a neat, stretchy edge. After the brim, repeat the 8-row knit and purl pattern until the beanie reaches your desired length. Once the length is complete, shape the crown for a kids beanie, cut the yarn, and neatly sew the edges together to complete the beanie.

Brim Knitting Instructions for Kids Beanie

For this beginner-friendly kids beanie pattern, we’ve used a simple 2×2 rib stitch for the brim. You can adjust the brim length to suit your preference. Follow the detailed instructions below to knit the perfect brim for your cozy kids beanie.

Row 1: SL1(P), * K2, P2 * repeat from * to * …………… last sts P1

Repeat this row until the hat brim measures approximately 1 inch in length. A total of 10 rows have been worked.

Step-by-Step Body Knitting Instructions for Kids Beanie

As mentioned earlier, this kids beanie pattern is knitted using basic knit and purl stitches. The body of the beanie also uses only knit and purl stitches to keep it simple for beginners. Follow the detailed instructions below to knit the body of your cozy kids beanie.

Row 1: Knit all sts …………. last sts P1
Row 2: Purl all sts
Row 3: Knit all sts ………… last sts P1
Row 4: Purl all sts
Row 5: Purl all sts
Row 6: Knit all sts …………. last sts P1
Row 7: Purl all sts
Row 8: Knit all sts ……… last sts P1

Repeat these 8 rows until you reach the required length of the beanie. I knitted a total length of 7 inches, which includes 1 inch for the ribbed border and 6 inches for the main pattern design. To achieve this length, I worked 12 full pattern repeats.

Step-by-Step Crown Shaping for Your Kids Beanie Pattern

To shape the crown of this beanie, you will need to gradually decrease the stitches. The detailed decrease pattern is provided below to help you knit a perfectly shaped crown.

Row 1: SL1(P), K8, * K3tog, K17 * repeat from * to * ……………………last 13 sts K3tog, K9, P1
Now, a total of 92 stitches remain.
Row 2: Purl all sts
Row 3: SL1(P), K7, * K3tog, K5 * repeat from * to * ………………………last 12 sts K3tog, K8, P1
Now, a total of 82 stitches remain.
Row 4: Purl all sts
Row 5: SL1(P), K6, * K3tog, K13 * repeat from * to * ………………………last 11 sts K3tog, K7, P1
Now, a total of 72 stitches remain.
Row 6: Purl all sts
Row 7: SL1(P), K5 * K3tog, K11 * repeat from * to * …………… last 10 sts K3tog, K6, P1
Now, a total of 62 stitches remain.
Row 8: Purl all sts
Row 9: SL1(P), K4, * K3tog, K9 * repeat from * to * …………………. last 9 sts K3tog, K5, P1
Now, a total of 52 stitches remain.
Row 10: Purl all sts
Row 11: SL1(P), K3, * K3tog, K7 * repeat from * to * ………………… last 8 sts K3tog, K4, P1
Now I have total 42 stitches remaining.
Row 12: Purl all sts
Row 13: SL1(P), K2, * K3tog, K5 * repeat from * to * ………………… last 7 sts K3tog, K3, P1
Now, a total of 32 stitches remain.
Row 14: Purl all sts
Row 15: SL1(P), K1, * K3tog, K3 * repeat from * to * ………………… last 6 sts K3tog, K2, P1
Now, a total of 22 stitches remain.
Row 16: Purl all sts
Row 17: SL1(P), K1, * K3tog, K1 * repeat from * to * ………………… last 5 sts K3tog, K1, P1
Now, a total of 12 stitches remain.
Row 18: Purl all sts

Finishing Your Kids Beanie

Once you have decreased all the stitches for the crown, thread the remaining stitches onto a needle and secure them tightly. Next, seam the sides of the beanie carefully. Now your beginner-friendly kids beanie is complete and ready to wear!

Wrapping Up Your Kids Beanie Pattern – Tips and Final Thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this beginner-friendly kids beanie pattern tutorial and that you’ll want to include it in your next knitting project. You can also share your feedback and suggestions in the comments below.

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