Knitted Bubba Slouchy Beanie
The Knitted Bubba Slouchy Beanie is not just any hat—it's your baby’s new best friend for chilly days! Crafted with soft and cozy yarn, this beanie keeps your little one warm while adding a touch of style to their outfit. Its slouchy design gives it a laid-back and relaxed vibe. With its versatility and easy-going charm, the Knitted Bubba Slouchy Beanie is a must-have accessory for your baby’s wardrobe.
Materials and Info
Materials: 100-300yds of worsted weight yarn (I used knitpicks city tweed), size 9 (5.5mm) dpns
Sizes –newborn (13ins), 0-3mth (14ins), 3-6mth (15ins), 6-12mth (16ins), toddler (17ins), child (18ins)
Gauge – 4sts/1in in stockinette st – ~Gauge is very important!~
Stitch Key:
- K – knit
- P – purl
- k2tog – knit 2 together
Bubba Slouchy Pattern
Newborn
Cast on 54sts and join in the round.
Work [k5,p1] around.
Work for a total of 6ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (45sts)
Round 2 – [k4,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (36sts)
Round 4 – [k3,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (27sts)
Round 6 – [k2,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog, p1] around (18sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
0-3MTHS
Cast on 56sts and join in the round.
Work [k7,p1] around.
Work for a total of 7ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k5,p1] around (49sts)
Round 2 – [k6,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k4,p1] around (42sts)
Round 4 – [k5,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (35sts)
Round 6 – [k4,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (28sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (21sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog, p1] around (14sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (7sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
3-6MTHS
Cast on 60sts and join in the round.
Work [k5,p1] around.
Work for a total of 8ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (50sts)
Round 2 – [k4,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (40sts)
Round 4 – [k3,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (30sts)
Round 6 – [k2,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog, p1] around (20sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
6-12MTHS
Cast on 63sts and join in the round.
Work [k6,p1] around.
Work for a total of 9ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k4,p1] around (54sts)
Round 2 – [k5,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (45sts)
Round 4 – [k4,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (36sts)
Round 6 – [k3,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (27sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog, p1] around (18sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
Toddler
Cast on 66sts and join in the round.
Work [k5,p1] around.
Work for a total of 10ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (55sts)
Round 2 – [k4,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (44sts)
Round 4 – [k3,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (33sts)
Round 6 – [k2,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog, p1] around (22sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog] around (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.
Child
Cast on 70sts and join in the round.
Work [k6,p1] around.
Work for a total of 11ins from cast on.
Decreases
Round 1 – [k2tog,k4,p1] around (60sts)
Round 2 – [k5,p1] around
Round 3 – [k2tog,k3,p1] around (50sts)
Round 4 – [k4,p1] around
Round 5 – [k2tog,k2,p1] around (40sts)
Round 6 – [k3,p1] around
Round 7 – [k2tog,k1,p1] around (30sts)
Round 8 – [k2tog, p1] around (20sts)
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts. Weave in ends.