The Porter Hat Beanie
The Porter Hat Beanie is not just your average accessory; it's a cozy and stylish addition to your wardrobe! Made with quality yarn and expert craftsmanship, this hat will keep you warm and looking fabulous during the colder months. Its classic design and versatile color make it the perfect accessory to pair with any outfit. Whether you're out for a walk or sipping hot cocoa by the fireplace, this hat will be your go-to choice for both comfort and style.
MATERIALS & INFO
Yarn – 1skein Cascade 220 (100g220yd)
Gauge – 20x28sts per 4x4in or 10x10cm
Needles – 7 (4.5mm) circular and/or dpn
Other –yarn needle, cable needle,
optional – fur pompom
Sizes – (newborn, baby), (toddler, child), (small adult, large adult)
Head Measurement – (30-35, 35-40), (40-45, 45-50), (50-55, 55-60)cms or (12-14, 14-16), (16-18, 18-20), (20-22, 22-24)ins
ABBREVIATIONS
- k – knit
- P – purl
- sl – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- yo – yarn over
- k2tog – knit the next 2 sts together
- psso – pass slipped stitch over
Porter Hat Pattern
NEWBORN
Cast on 60 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Work in [k1, p1] ribbing for 1in (2.5cms).
Round 1 – knit around
Round 2 – [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo] repeat around
Round 3-8 – repeat rounds 1 and 2
Round 9 – knit around
Round 10 – [yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3] repeat around
Rounds 11-16 – Repeat round 9 and 10
Repeat rounds 1-16 until your work measures 4ins (10cms) ending on a round 8 or 16.
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k4] around (50sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k3] around (40sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k2] around (30sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k1] around (20sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving 9 -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
BABY
Cast on 72 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Work in [k1, p1] ribbing for 1in (2.5cms).
Round 1 – knit around
Round 2 – [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo] repeat around
Round 3-8 – repeat rounds 1 and 2
Round 9 – knit around
Round 10 – [yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3] repeat around
Rounds 11-16 – Repeat round 9 and 10
Repeat rounds 1-16 until your work measures 5ins (12.5cms) ending on a round 8 or 16.
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k4] around (60sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k3] around (48sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k2] around (36sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k1] around (24sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (12sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (6sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving 9 -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
TODDLER
Cast on 78 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Work in [k1, p1] ribbing for 1in (2.5cms).
Round 1 – knit around
Round 2 – [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo] repeat around
Round 3-8 – repeat rounds 1 and 2
Round 9 – knit around
Round 10 – [yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3] repeat around
Rounds 11-16 – Repeat round 9 and 10
Repeat rounds 1-16 until your work measures 6ins (15cms) ending on a round 8 or 16.
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k4] around (65sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k3] around (52sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k2] around (39sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k1] around (26sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (13sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around to last st, k1 (7sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving 9 -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
CHILD
Cast on 90 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Work in [k1, p1] ribbing for 1.25ins (3cms).
Round 1 – knit around
Round 2 – [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo] repeat around
Round 3-8 – repeat rounds 1 and 2
Round 9 – knit around
Round 10 – [yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3] repeat around
Rounds 11-16 – Repeat round 9 and 10
Repeat rounds 1-16 until your work measures 7ins (17.5cms) ending on a round 8 or 16.
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k4] around (75sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k3] around (60sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k2] around (45sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k1] around (30sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (15sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around to last st, k1 (8sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving 9 -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
SMALL ADULT
Cast on 102 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Work in [k1, p1] ribbing for 1.25ins (3cms).
Round 1 – knit around
Round 2 – [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo] repeat around
Round 3-8 – repeat rounds 1 and 2
Round 9 – knit around
Round 10 – [yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3] repeat around
Rounds 11-16 – Repeat round 9 and 10
Repeat rounds 1-16 until your work measures 8ins (20cms) ending on a round 8 or 16.
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k4] around (85sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k3] around (68sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k2] around (51sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k1] around (34sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (17sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around to last st, k1 (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving 9 -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
LARGE ADULT
Cast on 108 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Work in [k1, p1] ribbing for 1.25ins (3cms).
Round 1 – knit around
Round 2 – [k3, yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, yo] repeat around
Round 3-8 – repeat rounds 1 and 2
Round 9 – knit around
Round 10 – [yo, sl1, k2tog, psso, k3] repeat around
Rounds 11-16 – Repeat round 9 and 10
Repeat rounds 1-16 until your work measures 9ins (22.5cms) ending on a round 8 or 16.
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k4] around (90sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k3] around (72sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k2] around (54sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog, k1] around (36sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (18sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving 9 -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.