🎄 Cozy Up with Your Next Favorite Hat!

The Very Merry Beanie is the perfect hat for anyone who loves the holiday season but wants to celebrate with a little extra style. This is not your average, cheesy Santa hat. Knit with super bulky yarn for a quick and satisfying (or last minute!) project, this pattern is perfect for adding a touch of semi-sophisticated holiday spirit to your outfit. It’s the perfect choice for a last-minute accessory for a holiday party, for keeping your head warm while cutting down a Christmas tree, or if you just want everyone to know how much you love Hallmark holiday specials. ✨

P.S. Love the beanies in the photos? Check out my Sawtooth Star Slouch (the other beanies will be coming soon!)

🧶 Quick Highlights:

• Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate
• Techniques: Standard increases/decreases, knitting in the round, a jolly spirit
• Construction: Worked in the round from the bottom up, creating a stylish slouchy fit. Pattern size is adjustable.
• Special Features: Super bulky yarn for a quick knit, easily customizable with a pom-pom.

🎁 Size & Approximate Measurements:

Size
One size, adult, fits a 20-23” (51-58 cm) head, but can be adjusted by adding/removing stitches or changing needle size.

Approximate Measurements
Approximately 12” (30 cm) tall and 9” (23 cm) wide, with an 18” (46 cm) circumference

🧶 Suggested Yarn:

Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Thick & Quick (80% Acrylic, 20% Wool), Super Bulky, 170 g (97 m / 106 yds), shown in:
Brim Color: approximately 20 g (12 m / 13 yds) required in 099 - Fisherman
Contrast Color: approximately 70 g (40 m / 44 yds) in: 128 - Cranberry

🥢 Needles:

US11 (8.0 mm) and US13 (9.0 mm) 16” (41 cm) circular needle, DPNs or longer circular to use the magic loop method or size required to obtain gauge

✂️ Notions:

Tapestry needle (for weaving in ends), stitch marker (1), pom-pom (optional), garment tag (optional)
The samples used 6” (15 cm) faux fur pom-poms from Naptime Knitter Designs and 3” (7.6 cm) Garment Tags from Crochic Styles

📏 Gauge:

9.5 sts / 13 rounds = 4” / 10 cm in Stockinette using US13 (9.0 mm) needles after steam blocking

📝 Pattern Notes & Support:

Pattern is written out and has been professionally technical edited. Pattern tested by kjcreed.

• Questions? If you believe there are any errors or just have a burning question about the pattern, please contact the designer at hello@ashleighwempe.com or join my Ravelry group here. I’m here to help you get unstuck!

© Copyright & Usage:

• This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not distribute, sell, or reproduce this pattern in whole or in part.
• You may sell finished items made from this pattern, but please credit Ashleigh Wempe Designs as the designer and link to this pattern page.

📌 Ready to Cast On?

Grab your needles and super bulky yarn, and let’s whip up a cozy hat that’ll keep you warm and stylish all winter long! If you loved this pattern, be sure to join The Tinking Circle - my monthly membership for knitter’s who are always up for a challenge, love getting monthly free patterns, and don’t take their knitting too seriously!