How to Knit a Flat Classic Beanie — Easy Pattern with Optional Pom‑Pom

The Knitted Flat Classic Beanie is a simple, cozy hat worked flat and seamed for a classic, close fit. This step-by-step pattern produces a beanie to fit a 53–57 cm (21–22") head, with a ribbed brim, textured body and an optional pom‑pom. Suitable for knitters comfortable with basic decreases, yarn‑overs and seaming.

Knitting materials and tools:

• Straight or Circular Knitting Needles 4.5 mm (US 7/ UK 7)
• Romantic Country (Bulky) – 30% Acrylic, 70% Wool.
• Weight Category – 5. Quantity – 95 grams.
• Pom pom – black/white/purple color. Material – natural fur / faux fur / yarn pom pom. Size – 15-16-17 cm.

Flat knit classic beanie size:

Head circumference: 53-57 cm (21-22”).

Gauge: 15 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette

Common abbreviations of knitting stitches:

• K – knit
• P – purl
• sel s – selvage stitch: always slip the first stitch knitwise, work to the last stitch, purl the last stitch
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• yo – yarn over: Lay the working yarn over the right needle from front to back.
• RS – right side
• k2tog – knit two together.
• K3tog – knit three together: slip the first stitch knitwise, k2tog, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over just knitted stitch.
• skpo – Slip, Knit, Pass Over: Slip one stitch to the right needle knitwise, knit in the next stitch and drop this stitch off the left needle, insert the left needle into the slipped stitch, pass it over the knit stitch and it’s done.

Flat classic beanie knitting pattern:

Using the long tail cast-on method cast on 78 stitches. The final number of stitches is calculated as a multiple of 3, plus 1 extra stitch, plus 2 selvage stitches.

Row 1: sel s, [k1, p1] – till the end, sel s.

Repeat Row 1 until ribbing reaches 5-6 cm.

Knitting body of the flat classic beanie:

Row 1: sel s, [k1, skip one stitch on the left-hand needle and purl the second one, yo, after that purl the first stitch and drop both stitches off the needle] – repeat till the end, k1, sel s.

Row 2: sel s, [p1, k1, k2tog] – repeat till the end, p1, sel s.

Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece reaches 20 cm. At the end repeat Row 1.

Shaping the crown of the flat classic beanie:

Row 1 (RS): sel s, [ p1, k3tog] – repeat till the end, p1, sel s.

Row 2: [k1, p1] – repeat till the end, k1, sel s.

Row 3 (RS): sel s, [ p1, k3tog] – repeat till the end, p1, skpo, sel s.

Row 4: sel s, [p1, k1] – repeat till the end, sel s.

Row 5 (RS): sel s, [k2tog] – repeat till the end, sel s.

Row 6: purl all stitches.

Cut the yarn leaving 40-50 cm tail. Use a crochet hook or tapestry needle to pull the yarn tail through the remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the crown. Seam the hat on the right side using a mattress stitch, taking care to line up sides evenly. You can use locking stitch markers to pin the sides in place to avoid a lopsided seam. Go underneath the first 2 little bars between 2 selvage stitches on the right side (you can start seaming on either side), then underneath the first 2 bars on the left side. Draw the yarn through the next 2 bars on the right side, then the next two bars on the left side. Repeat and tug gently every couple of stitches — do not over-tighten. Finish seaming and weave in ends. Optionally attach a yarn, faux or real fur pom pom.