Cobblestone Beanie
The Cobblestone Knit Beanie combines timeless style with everyday comfort in a hat you’ll reach for all season long. Its subtle lace-inspired texture creates beautiful visual interest while still producing a warm, substantial fabric that keeps the chill at bay. Finished with a relaxed, slightly slouchy fit, this beanie is effortlessly stylish and pairs just as well with a cozy sweater as it does with your favorite winter coat.
You’ll find everything you need to knit the beanie below, including the yarn, knitting needle, a free pattern, and a video tutorial. If you like this pattern, please share it!
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Knit Tutorials
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Yarn Selection
The yarn used in the pattern is Loops and Threads Cozy Wool Tweed in Ice Blue (21). You will need about 150 yards (for the largest size) of this light-weight yarn (But leans towards worsted with the fuzz on it). See some other great options below from least to most expensive.
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Brava Sport Yarn from WeCrochet is a versatile, budget-friendly acrylic yarn known for its softness, durability, and vibrant color range. This lightweight sport-weight yarn is perfect for a variety of projects, from garments and accessories to blankets and amigurumi. Machine washable and easy to care for, Brava Sport is a great choice for everyday use.
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Berroco Alpaca Light Yarn is a luxurious and versatile yarn known for its exceptional softness and warmth. Made from 100% baby alpaca fibers, it boasts a delicate texture that feels incredibly gentle against the skin. This yarn is ideal for creating lightweight garments and accessories such as scarves, shawls, and hats, offering both comfort and elegance.
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Capretta Superwash Yarn from WeCrochet is a luxurious blend of merino wool, cashmere, and nylon, offering a soft and smooth feel with excellent stitch definition. This fingering-weight yarn is perfect for elegant accessories and lightweight garments. The added nylon enhances durability, while the superwash treatment makes it easy to care for, allowing for machine washing without sacrificing its plush texture.
Knitting Needles Used For Pattern
You’ll need 5mm [US- 8] 16″ circular needles (or DPNs if you prefer). You may need DPNs for decreasing on the crown depending on what you like to use.
After testing numerous brands of knitting needles, I’ve narrowed down my favorites. Below, you’ll find my top picks, ranked from least to most expensive.
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ChiaoGoo Fixed Circular Knitting Needles are renowned for their high-quality stainless steel construction, offering a smooth, lightweight, and durable knitting experience. The precision-crafted tips provide excellent stitch control, making them ideal for intricate patterns and lacework. Featuring a flexible, memory-free red nylon-coated steel cable, these needles prevent kinks and tangles, ensuring a frustration-free knitting process.
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Addi Turbo Circular Needles are beloved for their smooth, fast knitting experience, featuring lightweight brass tips coated with nickel for a slick, low-friction surface. Designed for speed and efficiency, these needles allow stitches to glide effortlessly, making them perfect for everything from simple stockinette to complex lacework. The pliable, kink-resistant blue cord ensures smooth transitions between needle and cable, reducing hand strain and tangling.
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Lantern Moon Interchangeable Knitting Needles in Ebony are a luxurious choice for knitters who love the warmth and smooth glide of wood. Made from sustainably sourced ebony, these needles have a rich, dark finish and a polished surface that allows stitches to flow effortlessly while maintaining just the right amount of grip. The finely crafted tapered tips provide excellent precision, making them ideal for a variety of projects. Paired with strong, flexible cords and smooth, snag-free joins, Lantern Moon’s interchangeable needles offer both beauty and performance for those who prefer the natural feel of wooden needles.
Additional Supplies Needed
You will need a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
I love how cute ChiaoGoo Stitch Markers are but they are also great stitch markers. They slide easily and come in many sizes in one package so you have one for every project you can think of.
The only other thing you will need is a yarn needle to weave in the ends. My favorite yarn needles are made of metal, they are easy to slide through any yarn. I like the Susan Bates option below.
Gauge For Pattern
Gauge is important for beanies or they will not fit correctly. To achieve the correct size, you will need the following gauge: 4”= 16 STS and 22 rows in the brim pattern.
Video Tutorial
The video tutorial will walk you through the pattern so all levels of knitters can make their own beanie.
Pin For Later
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Finished Measurements
The pattern can be made in the following sizes:
- Small: Approx. 16” around
- Medium: Approx. 20” around
- Large: Approx. 24” around
- All: Approx. 11” from the top of the crown to the brim
Construction
The beanie is worked in the round from the brim up. Starting with a ribbed brim, you then move onto easy repeats and then finish with an easy crown decrease.
Special Stitch Used In The Pattern
You will need to perform the following special stitch in this pattern:
CDD (center double decrease): Slip the next 2 stitches together knitwise, knit the next stitch, then pass the 2 slipped stitches over the knit stitch (2 stitches decreased).
SSK (Slip, Slip, Knit): Slip the next 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time. Insert the left needle into the front of both slipped stitches and knit them together through the back loops. (1 stitch decreased.)
Abbreviations Used
- cdd- center double decrease
- k- knit
- k2tog- knit 2 sts together
- p- purl
- pm- place marker
- rnd- round
- ssk- slip, slip knit
- st(s)- stitch(es)
- yo- yarn over
- *…- repeat instructions after the asterisk
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Cobblestone Beanie
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Special Instructions For The Pattern
- Read through the whole pattern before beginning.
- The instructions are written for the smallest size with the other sizes in parentheses.
- If there are no parentheses, the instruction is for all sizes.
- Yarn yardage is for the largest size, reduce by 15 yards each size you go down.
- Adjust the length of the beanie by adding or subtracting the 6 row repeat for the body.
Brim Instructions
With circular needle, cast on 64 (80, 96) sts. Join and pm, taking care not to twist sts on needle.
Rnds 1-10: *K2, p2; repeat from * around. 64 (80, 96) sts
Body
Rnds 11- 12: Knit.
Rnd 13: *K1, yo, k2tog, k3, ssk, yo; repeat from * around.
Rnd 14: *K2, yo, k2tog, k1, ssk, yo, k1; repeat from * around.
Rnd 15: *K3, yo, cdd, yo, k2; repeat from * around.
Rnds 16- 18: Knit.
Rnds 19-72: Repeat Rnds 13-18.
Rnds 73-75: Repeat Rnds 13-15.
Crown
Rnd 76: *K2tog; repeat from * around. 32 (40, 48) sts
Rnd 77: *K2tog; repeat from * around. 16 (20, 24) sts
Finishing
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Using a needle, weave tail through the remaining sts and pull tightly to close.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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