Sid Beanie

This simple and playful beanie knits up in no time, making it a perfect project for a quick, satisfying cast-on. A touch of whimsy combined with the softly tapered crown creates a subtle, clownish silhouette that feels more storybook than silly. Finished with a jaunty tassel, it carries a sense of childhood magic; ideal for little adventurers and dreamers alike. Cozy, lighthearted, and full of charm, it’s a beanie that invites both warmth and imagination.

Construction:

Sid Beanie is knit from the bottom up beginning with a fold up ribbed brim seamlessly. Stacked decreases are used to create a tapered crown that is finished with a tassel.

Sizing:

Sized for head circumference of 12 to 21 inches/30.5 to 53.5cms. 

Nine sizes to fits approximately premmie to small adult.

To fit head circumference: 

12”/30.5cm — Premmie, (14”/36cm — Newborn, 15”/38cm — 0 to 3 months, 16”/40.5cm — 3 to 6 months, 17”/43cm — 6 to 12 months) [18”/45.5cm — 12 to 18 months, 19”/48cm — 18 to 24 months, 20”/51cm — 2 to 5 years, 21”/53.5cm — 5 years to small adult]

Skill Level: Easy to Intermediate

Techniques used:

Knit and Purl 

Simple decreasing 

Working in the round on circular needles.

Yarn Requirements:

* WOOLganic Organic Merino 8ply/DK (100% organic merino; 113yd 103m/50g) — 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) [2, 3, 3, 3] balls.

* OR White Gum Wool 8ply (100% ethical superfine merino; 258yd 236m/100g) — 1 (1, 1, 1, 1) [1, 1, 1, 2] balls.

* OR Jo Sharp Classic DK wool (100% wool; 107yd 98m/50g) — 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) [2, 3, 3, 3] balls.

* OR DK/8ply yarn of approximately 110 (130, 150, 170, 190) [210, 230, 250, 270] yards/metres.

Sample shown in hand-dyed WOOLganic Organic Merino 8ply and Jo Sharp Classic DK wool ‘Cape’ in a 19” size.

Tension:

22 stitches and 30 rounds = 4 inches in stocking stitch.