The Espresso Beanie is a classic, everyday hat with clean lines and a snug, comfortable fit. Designed to be both simple and satisfying to knit, it’s the kind of accessory you’ll want to make more than once: for yourself, and as a go-to gift.

The beanie is worked in 1x1 ribbing, creating a stretchy, minimalistic fabric that fits a wide range of head sizes. For a slightly sharper texture, the ribbing can also be worked as twisted rib. The brim is folded for extra warmth and structure, giving the hat a polished finish and cozy feel.

The Espresso Beanie is designed to be knit using fingering weight yarn held together with suri or silk mohair, resulting in a soft fabric with a subtle halo. If you prefer a more straightforward option, the beanie can alternatively be worked with a single strand of DK weight yarn, simply omit the instructions where two strands are held together and knit with one strand throughout.

The beanie is worked from the top down, allowing you to easily adjust the length and try it on as you knit to achieve your preferred fit. After the crown shaping, the rest of the hat is a relaxing knit in ribbing.

The Espresso Beanie knits up quickly and is perfect for highlighting beautiful yarns from your stash. Whether you choose matching solids for a minimal look, marled shades for depth, or richly speckled yarns, the simple ribbed texture lets the yarn take center stage.

Size
1 (2, 3, 4)
Suitable for head circumference of 54 (56, 58, 60) cm / 21.25 (22, 23, 23.5) inches
Length (folded brim): 23 cm / 9 inches (adjustable)
Total length (with double folded brim unfolded): 31 cm / 12.25 inches (adjustable)
Total length (with triple folded brim unfolded): 44 cm / 17.5 inches (adjustable)

Yarn
Note: If you are working with DK weight yarn, you will need only the amount listed for the fingering weight yarn. Work with a single strand throughout the whole project.

Double folded brim:
200 (215, 230, 245) m / 246 (235, 250, 265) yards of fingering weight yarn and 200 (215, 230, 245) m / 246 (235, 250, 265) yards of lace weight yarn such as silk mohair,
or 200 (215, 230, 245) m / 246 (235, 250, 265) yards of DK weight yarn.

Triple folded brim:
225 (240, 260, 275) m / 246 (265, 280, 300) yards of fingering weight yarn and 225 (240, 260, 275) m / 246 (265, 280, 300) yards of lace weight yarn such as silk mohair,
or 225 (240, 260, 275) m / 246 (265, 280, 300) yards of DK weight yarn.

Light sample (double folded brim): 1 skein of Hedgehog Fibres Skinny Singles (100% merino; 366 m / 400 yards per 100g), colorway Ghost and 1 ball of Isager Silk Mohair (75% mohair, 25% silk212 m / 232 yards per 25g), colorway 0.

Brown sample (triple folded brim): 1 skein of Explorer Knits + Fibers Denali Sock (80% merino, 20% nylon; 366 m / 400 yards per 100g), colorway My Guinness and 1 skein of Explorer Knits + Fibers Suri Alpaca Lace (74% suri, 26% silk; 300 m / 328 yards per 50g), colorway My Guinness.

Needles
3 mm / US 2.5 DPNs or circular needle for Magic Loop knitting for the top of the hat
3 mm / US 2.5 circular needle with a cable of 40 cm / 16” for the main part
Always use the needle size that gets you the right gauge!

Gauge
27 sts and 32 rounds = 10 cm / 4 inches of 1x1 ribbing in the round holding both yarns together, after blocking, slightly stretched.

Notions
8 stitch markers
tapestry needle