Basic Beanies by Kristen Mangus

Basic Beanies

Loom Knitting
March 2020
Super Bulky (5-6 wpi) ?
5.75 stitches and 11 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette stitch
22 - 75 yards (20 - 69 m)
Newborn to Adult Woman
English
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Cozy, warm and easy enough for a beginner to loom knit in no time. This ribbed brim beanie is worked in stockinette stitch (that’s all knit stitches) for the main body of the hat and uses a modified crown to make a less bulky top. Sized to fit newborn to adult woman.

Loom
5/8” large gauge (LG) loom with 24 (36, 48) pegs.

Suggested looms:
Knitting Board ‘Premium’ Chunky Round Knitting Loom 24 (36, 48 pegs); used in samples.
Kiss Looms Small Gauge Short 2-Way Adjustable Loom (set up to use 24, 36 or 48 pegs in the round) NOTE: This loom has an adjustable gauge so you can insert 3 washers to increase the gauge to 5/8”.
CinDWood 5/8” gauge Adult Hat Loom (24, 36 or 48 pegs)