How to Knit a Black Beanie with Ear Flaps116

Materials* Medium-weight worsted weight yarn (worsted weight is Aran in the UK) in black
* Knitting needles in US size 8 (5 mm)
* Tapestry needle

InstructionsBody of the Beanie

Cast on 96 stitches.
Join in the round and knit 20 rounds in stockinette stitch (knit every row).Decrease Crown

Round 21: *Knit 12, k2tog*, repeat to end of round. (80 st)
Round 22: Knit.
Round 23: *Knit 10, k2tog*, repeat to end of round. (64 st)
Round 24: Knit.
Round 25: *Knit 8, k2tog*, repeat to end of round. (48 st)
Round 26: Knit.
Round 27: *Knit 6, k2tog*, repeat to end of round. (32 st)
Round 28: Knit.
Round 29: *Knit 4, k2tog*, repeat to end of round. (16 st)
Round 30: Knit.
Round 31: *k2tog*, repeat to end of round. (8 st)
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail, and thread it through the remaining stitches. Pull tight to close.Ear Flaps

With the right side facing, cast on 17 stitches.
Knit 5 rows in stockinette stitch.
Bind off all stitches.Attach Ear Flaps

Fold the beanie in half lengthwise, with the wrong sides together.
Pin the ear flaps in place, aligning the edges with the sides of the beanie.
Using a tapestry needle, sew the ear flaps in place.Brim

With the wrong side facing, pick up 96 stitches evenly around the bottom edge of the beanie.
Knit 5 rounds in stockinette stitch.
Bind off all stitches.Finishing

Weave in all loose ends.
Fold up the brim and wear your cozy black beanie with ear flaps!

Tips* If you want a slouchier beanie, cast on more stitches for the body.
* If you want a tighter beanie, cast on fewer stitches for the body.
* You can adjust the length of the ear flaps by knitting more or fewer rows.
* You can add a pompom to the top of the beanie for a fun touch.

2024-11-24

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