Knitted Cambronne Beanie

Introducing the stylish and cozy Cambronne Beanie, crafted with love and care using the finest knitting techniques. This exquisite beanie is the perfect accessory to keep you warm and fashionable during the colder months. The intricate knitting pattern adds a touch of elegance and sophistication, making it a must-have item for any fashion-forward individual. Whether you're strolling through the city streets or enjoying a winter adventure, the Cambronne Beanie is the perfect companion to elevate your outfit and keep you cozy all day long. Embrace the warmth and charm of this knitted masterpiece and make a fashion statement wherever you go.

What you’ll need:

  • 1 skein of Yarn Bee Warm & Cozy in color Oat, or another lightweight / fluffy size 4 yarn.
  • 3.75mm knitting needles, straight or 40cm circular
  • 4.5mm knitting needles, straight or 40cm circular
  • If working in the round, a set of 4.5mm DPNs
  • Darning needle for seaming / weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

  • CO: Cast on. We used the classic long-tail cast on.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • sl1: slip one stitch purlwise.
  • ssk: slip the next 2 stitches knitwise, then knit those two stitches together from the right-hand needle (1 stitch decreased).
  • k2tog: knit two stitches together (1 stitch decreased).
  • p2tog: purl two stitches together (1 stitch decreased).

Gauge:

  • 18st = 10cm in double seed stitch on larger needles.

Sizes:

  • This pattern is available in 2 sizes: Adult Small [Adult Medium/Large].
  • Size S fits heads approximately 46-50cm around.
  • Size M/L (recommend for most adults) fits heads approximately 50-58cm around.

Notes:

  • This hat can be knit flat or in the round.
  • This pattern can be easily sized up/down by adding/reducing stitches in increments of 10.

Chart:

This chart shows the stitch pattern from the body of the hat. It does not account for whether the pattern is knit flat or in the round. For exact instructions, follow the patterns below.

Instructions for Knitting Flat

Brim

With smaller needles, CO 82 [92] stitches (not too tight).
Row 1: *p1, k1, repeat from * to end of row
Row 2: repeat row 1
Repeat these two rows until hat measures 7 [8.5] centimeters or 2¾ [3¼] inches from cast-on edge.

Body of Hat

Switch to larger gauge needles.
Row 1 (right side): sl1, k1, *k4, (p1, k1)x3, repeat from * to end of row
Row 2 (wrong side): sl1, *(k1, p1)x3, k3, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1
Row 3: sl1, *k6, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1
Row 4: sl1, p1, *k1, p1, k1, p2, K3, p2, repeat from * to end of rowRepeat rows 1-4 until the body (not including the ribbed brim) measures 11 [12.5] centimeters or 4¼ [5] inches.

*** Important note: only move to the crown section after completing a repetition of row 4. The following decreases are strategically placed to be invisible, and it won’t look right if you transition after completing a repetition of row 2.

Crown

Row 1 (rs): sl1, *k5, p1, k1, p1, ssk, repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (74 [83] stitches)
Row 2 (ws): sl1, p1, *k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, p2, repeat from * to end of rowRow 3: sl1, *k2, k2tog, k2, p1, k1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (66 [74] stitches)
Row 4: sl1, *k1, p1, k1, p2, k2, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1Row 5: sl1, *k4, k2tog, p1, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (58 [65] stitches)
Row 6: sl1, p1, *k1, p2, k2, p2, repeat from * to end of row
Row 7: sl1, *k1, k2tog, k1, p1, k1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (50 [56] stitches)
Row 8: sl1, *k1, p1, repeat from * to last stitch, p1
Row 9: sl1, *k3, p2tog, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (42 [47] stitches)
Row 10: sl1, p1, *k1, p1, k1, p2, repeat from * to end of row
Row 11: sl1, k1, *k2tog, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of row (34 [38] stitches)
Row 12: sl1, *k1, p3, repeat from * to last stitch, p1
Row 13: sl1, *k2, p2tog, repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (26 [29] stitches)
Row 14: sl1, *k1, p2, repeat from * to last stitch, p1
Row 15: sl1, *ssk, k1, repeat from * to last stitch, k1 (18 [20] stitches)
Row 16: sl1, purl to end of row
Row 17: sl1, k2tog to last stitch, k1 (10 [11] stitches).
Row 18 (size S only): sl1, p2tog four times, p1 (6 stitches)o
Row 18 (size M/L only): sl1, p2tog five times
Cut a long tail and thread through remaining stitches to bind off. Pull tight to close.

Finishing

Block the hat, seam up the side, and weave in any loose ends to finish.

Instructions for Knitting in the Round:

Brim

With smaller circular needles or DPNs, CO 80 [90] stitches. Place a marker and join, taking care not to twist your work.

Round 1: *k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 2: repeat round 1
Repeat these two rounds until hat measures 7 [8.5] centimeters or 2¾ [3¼] inches from cast-on edge.

Body of Hat

Switch to the larger needles.
Round 1: *k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1 repeat from * to end of round
Round 2: *k1, p3, (k1, p1)x3, repeat from * to end of round
Round 3: *k6, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 4: *k1, p3, k2, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round
Repeat rounds 1-4 until the body (not including the ribbed brim) measures 11 [12.5] centimeters or 4¼ [5] inches.

*** Important note: only move to the crown section after completing a repetition of round 4. The following decreases are strategically placed to be invisible, and it won’t look right if you transition after completing a repetition of round 2.

Crown

*** if working on circular needles, you’ll need to switch to DPNs when the stitches get too tight***

Round 1: *k5, p1, k1, p1, ssk, repeat from * to end of round (72 [81] stitches)
Round 2: *k1, p3, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 3: *k2, k2tog, k2, p1, k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round (64 [72] stitches)
Round 4: *k1, p2, k2, p1, k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 5: *k4, k2tog, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round (56 [63] stitches)
Round 6: *k1, p2, k2, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 7: *k1, k2tog, k1, p1, k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round (48 [54] stitches)
Round 8: *k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 9: *k3, p2tog, k1, repeat from * to end of round (40 [45] stitches)
Round 10: *k1, p1, k1, p1, k1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 11: *k1, k2tog, k1, p1, repeat from * to end of round (32 [36] stitches)
Round 12: *k3, p1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 13: *k2, p2tog, repeat from * to end of round (24 [27] stitches)
Round 14: *k2, p1, repeat from * to end of round
Round 15: *ssk, k1, repeat from * to end of round (16 [18] stitches)
Round 16: knit
Round 17: k2tog to end of row (8 [9] stitches)
Round 18 (size S only): k2tog four times
Round 18 (size M/L only): k2togx4, k1
Cut a long tail and thread through remaining stitches to bind off. Pull tight to close.

Finishing

Block the hat and weave in all loose ends to finish.

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