Wilkes Beanie

Whether you're enjoying a refreshing walk through the park or braving a Colorado blizzard in the dead of winter, the Wilkes Beanie has your back, keeping you stylish and warm. This beautifully designed knit hat features a chunky knit and a double-brim construction, ensuring that you’ll never escape the coziness! Perfect for chilly days, this beanie is both functional and fashionable.

The Wilkes Beanie boasts a slightly oversized fit with an inviting slouch, making it perfect for a relaxed, comfortable style. Plus, it’s easily customizable to suit your personal taste! The beanie is knit from the bottom up, employing a provisional cast-on method to create the luxurious double brim—making it a delightful project for beginners looking to expand their skills.

Skill Level: Beginner

Sizes Available: Child (Adult [M], Adult [L]) with finished unstretched circumference measurements of 16 (18, 20)” / (40.5 {46, 52} cm). To Fit: Suitable for head circumferences of 19-20 (21-22, 23-24)” / (48-51 {53.5-56, 58.5-61} cm), ensuring a comfortable fit for everyone in the family.

Yarn Requirements: For this project, you’ll need super bulky weight yarn to achieve that thick, warm texture.

Sample shown in: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick, a delightful blend of materials (80% acrylic, 20% wool | 170g / 6 oz, 106 yd / 97 m) in the vibrant color “Spice.” This yarn not only adds warmth but also a rich color to your finished beanie.

Yardage Needed: Approximately 65 (85, 105) yd / (60 {78, 97} m) depending on the size you choose, making it a quick project perfect for gifting or your own winter wardrobe.

Recommended Needles: A US size 15 (10 mm) 16” / (41 cm) circular needle and double-pointed needles (DPNs), or the size you need to achieve the correct gauge.

Ready to get started on this cozy project? Download the free Wilkes Beanie knitting pattern today and wrap yourself in warmth and style all winter long!