A618 Stripe Beanie With Pom Pom

How to Knit a Stripe Beanie With Pom Pom

Create a cosy striped knitted beanie with this easy beginner-friendly project. The Stripe Beanie With Pom Pom features a classic ribbed brim, a simple four-row stripe pattern and a playful pom pom finish.

Knitted in the round using double-pointed needles, this beanie is worked from the bottom upwards with crown shaping at the top for a comfortable fit.

What You Will Need

Materials

• Lincraft Grasslands 8ply Yarn
• Main Colour (MC)
• Contrast Colour (CC)
• Pom pom made using MC

Equipment

• 4mm double-pointed knitting needles
• Wool needle for sewing in ends
• Pom pom maker
• Scissors

Alternative Yarns

This beanie is designed using Lincraft Grasslands 8ply yarn. When choosing an alternative yarn, select a similar 8ply yarn with good elasticity and stitch definition.

A yarn with some natural stretch will help the ribbed brim sit comfortably around the head.

• 8ply Acrylic Yarn – durable, easy-care and available in many colours.
• Merino 8ply Yarn – warm, soft and naturally insulating.
• Wool Blend 8ply Yarn – provides warmth while maintaining shape.
• Cotton Blend 8ply Yarn – suitable for a lighter-weight version.

Measurements

Tension

Using 4mm needles:

• 22 stitches x 30 rows = 10cm x 10cm over stocking stitch

Knitting Abbreviations

• K: knit
• P: purl
• K2tog: knit two stitches together
• Kfb: knit into front and back of stitch
• MC: main colour
• CC: contrast colour
• Rep: repeat
• St(s): stitch(es)
• Rnd: round

Construction Overview

The Stripe Beanie With Pom Pom is created in four stages:

1. Knit the ribbed brim.
2. Work the stocking stitch body with stripes.
3. Shape the crown using decreases.
4. Add the pom pom and finish.

Start the Beanie

1. Using 4mm double-pointed needles and MC, cast on the required number of stitches for your chosen size:
   • 88 stitches
   • 92 stitches
   • 96 stitches
   • 100 stitches
   • 104 stitches
2. Join stitches in the round, ensuring the cast-on edge is not twisted.
3. Place a marker at the beginning of the round.

Create the Ribbed Brim

1. Round 1: Work K2, P2 rib around the entire round.
2. Repeat the rib round 9 more times.
3. Continue in stocking stitch by knitting every round.

Continue until the work measures approximately:

• 5cm for size 2–4 years
• 6cm for larger sizes

Create the Stripe Pattern

Begin the four-row stripe pattern:

1. Row 1: Using CC, knit.
2. Row 2: Knit.
3. Row 3: Using MC, knit.
4. Row 4: Knit.

Repeat these four rows throughout the striped section.

Continue until the beanie measures:

• 11cm for size 2–4 years
• 12cm for size 5–7 years
• 13cm for size 8–10 years
• 14cm for Lady and Man sizes

Shape the Crown

1. Knit the next round while adjusting stitch counts as required for your size.
2. Begin crown decreases:
   Knit two stitches together, then knit the required number of stitches. Repeat around.
3. Continue decrease rounds following the pattern:
   • K2tog, K7
   • K2tog, K6
   • K2tog, K5
   • K2tog, K4
   • K2tog, K3
   • K2tog, K2
   • K2tog, K1
   • K2tog around
4. Continue until 9 stitches remain.

Finish the Crown

1. Break the yarn, leaving a long tail.
2. Thread the yarn through the remaining stitches.
3. Pull tightly to close the opening.
4. Secure firmly.

Make and Attach the Pom Pom

1. Using MC yarn, create a pom pom using a pom pom maker.
2. Trim the pom pom evenly to create a neat shape.
3. Attach the pom pom securely to the crown of the beanie.

Customisation Ideas

• Use different colour combinations for personalised stripes.
• Create a single-colour version for a classic look.
• Add a larger or smaller pom pom.
• Use school colours or team colours for a personalised gift.
• Add a folded brim for extra warmth.

Care

Follow the care instructions for your chosen yarn.

Reshape the beanie while damp and dry flat to help maintain its shape. Avoid stretching the ribbed brim during washing and storage.