Knitted Bicycle Beanie
The knitted bicycle beanie is not only a stylish accessory but also a practical addition to any cyclist's gear. With its cozy design, this beanie keeps your head warm during chilly rides, making sure you're comfortable while enjoying the outdoors. Its unique handmade charm adds a touch of personality to your biking ensemble, making you stand out in a fun and fashionable way. So, whether you're cruising through the city or hitting the trails, the knitted bicycle beanie is your go-to companion for a ride filled with warmth and style!
What you’ll need:
- 4mm circular knitting needles (or 5mm for the bigger heads amongst us!)
- DK yarn for Colour A (c.185m)
- DK yarn for Colour B (c.75m)
- Yarn needle
Things to know:
Gauge: 4cm = 11 stitches and 11 rows in main pattern (knit stitch) on 4mm needles
How it’s done:
Knitting the brim:
Cast on 104 stitches in Colour A
(K2, P2) in the round until work measures approx. 13cm
Main pattern:
Knit one round, increasing by one stitch so that you have 105 stitches.
Join your second colour (Colour B) for the next round
Follow the pattern below, using Colour A for the background and Colour B for the detail, repeating it 3 times for each round (3 sets of a 35 stitch pattern)
Decrease for crown:
- Tie off Colour B
- Continuing in Colour A, knit 3 more rounds. At this point, your hat should measure c. 20cm with the brim folded over [Note – if you’d like to add extra length to your hat, you can add additional rounds of knit stitch in Colour A here]
- First round of decreases: (K1, K2tog) to end – 70 stitches remaining
- Knit one round
- Second round of decreases: K2tog to end – 35 stitches remaining
- Knit one round
- Third round of decreases: K2tog until 1 stitch before the end, then K1 – 18 stitches remaining
- Cut yarn, leaving about 30cm tail. Draw yarn through remaining stitches, fasten, weave in ends, and attach your pom-pom
And here you have it – one perfectly formed bicycle hat! You can add a bobble at the end if that’s your vibe, or leave as is.