Smock Factor Beanie by Benjamin Matthews

Smock Factor Beanie

Knitting
July 2025
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
5 stitches and 7 rows = 1 inch
in unblocked stockinette on smaller of the two needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
130 yards (119 m)
one size fits most adults
English
This pattern is available for $6.00 USD buy it now

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The Smock Factor Beanie is a basic ribbed hat incorporating the smocking technique on a handful of rows to take a simple stitch pattern and make a dramatic texture. The pattern features step-by-step photo tutorials leading you through my favorite method of smocking.

Happy knitting-

Benjamin