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🔥 ABOUT THE PATTERN: Knit a Beanie in an Hour?! Yes, Really!

Need a hat, like, now? I got you! The Basic B Beanie is the fastest, easiest beanie you’ll ever knit. Seriously, you can make one in about an hour. It’s perfect for when you need a quick gift (hello, last-minute market prep!) or want to stock up your market stall. And don’t worry, it’s beginner-friendly, with super simple instructions. Get ready to make a whole bunch of these because everyone’s going to want one!

🎅 Size & Approximate Measurements:

• Size: One size, fits a 20”-23” (51-58 cm) head
• Approximate Measurements:
  • Approximately 9” (23 cm) tall
  • 7” (18 cm) wide, with a 14” (36 cm) circumference
• Tip: This is a speedy project, but a quick measure of your gauge will save you from any surprises!

🧶 Suggested Yarn:

• Approximately 110 g of a Super Bulky (#6) Wool needed. Super Bulky yarn can vary in weight and thickness, so I’ve got you covered!

• For example: The Wool by WAK is heavier by 50 g, but has less yardage than the other two yarns. Therefore, I’ve divided this pattern into two super bulky “weights” - light and heavy.

  The following were used for the samples: Light

  • Malabrigo Rasta (100% Merino Wool), Super Bulky, 150 g (82 m / 90 yds) in Teal Feather or Whole Grain
  • Knotted by Nish (100% SW Merino), Super Bulky, 150 g (90 m / 98 yds) in Glow Explosion

• Heavy We Are Knitters, The Wool (100% Wool), Super Bulky, 200 g (80 m / 87 yds) in The Hand Painted Sprinkle

• This is a perfect project for those single, gorgeous skeins of super bulky yarn you’ve been hoarding! Choose solid or semi-solid colors for best stitch definition.

🥢 Needles:

• US 13 (9.0 mm) or US 15 (10.0 mm) 16” (41 cm) circular needle, and DPNs or a longer circular to use the magic loop method, or size required to obtain gauge.

✂️ Notions:

• Tapestry needle (for weaving in those few ends!)
• Stitch marker (1, to mark your beginning of round)
• Pom-pom (optional - because sometimes a little fluff is exactly what a beanie needs!)
• Garment Tag (optional - perfect for a professional finish on those gifted or market-bound beanies!)

The samples used 6” (15 cm) faux fur pom-poms from Naptime Knitter Designs and 3” (7.6 cm) Garment Tags from Crochic Styles.

📏 Gauge:

• Light Super Bulky: 12.5 sts / 12 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in pattern (K1 P1 ribbing) using US 13 (9.0 mm) needles after steam blocking
• Heavy Super Bulky: 11.5 sts / 11 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in pattern (K1 P1 ribbing) using US 15 (10.0 mm) needles after steam blocking

📝 Techniques Required:

• Knit, purl, standard increases/decreases, knitting in the round. (Seriously, that’s it! You got this!)

🎊 Additional Notes:

• Pattern is fully written out – no charts for this speedy project, just straightforward instructions!
• This pattern has been professionally tech-edited. You know I’m all about that precision and polished finish! 🤓
• Questions? If you believe there are any errors or just have a burning question about the pattern, please contact the designer at hello@ashleighwempe.com or join my Ravelry group here. I’m here to help you get unstuck!

© Copyright & Usage:

• This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not distribute, sell, or reproduce this pattern in whole or in part.
• You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Ashleigh Wempe Designs as the designer and link to this pattern page.

📌 Ready to Cast On Your Next Favorite Beanie?

Grab your super bulky yarn and big needles – you’ll be wearing (or gifting!) this cozy beanie before your coffee even gets cold! ☕️