How to Knit a Basic Beanie Hat for Beginners

[@owenreynoldsjr9384]

Love your videos!! I'm a 35 yr old man, just started knitting. I have crocheted since 15 as well. You're videos really helped me try something knew !! I was about to give up on knitting but found one of your tutorials. You're quirky/funny attitude helps people like me understand, on a real level, how to knit. You're insightful yet real. I hope I made sense.... lol! But thank you for inspiring me to keep on knitting!

[@lass-inangeles7564]

Well done! Nice to see some men knitting and blasting the stereotype. Men used to knit then machines got invented, and they went to factories to work them. But the original knitters were the macho men sailors. There is a nice book I used as a beginner - Vogue Knitting. Shows you stitches up close. There are only two stitches: Knit and Purl. All designs are made using these two - adding or dropping stitches, to make patterns.

[@susanparker1374]

Nice to see a man knitting. Nothing wrong with that!

[@joannhohaia5142]

Lovely easy knitted hat I willlook forward to knitting some for my grandkids Thank you you are very Kind and pleasant to listen to. Joann Happy knitting

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome!

[@Cinnamalll]

im 21 and just started knitting today this was very very helpful

[@rickmyers1507]

You definitely need to show a few more techniques for us beginners. Love the pattern and I'm knitting it but need more pictures of decreasing.

[@christopherholloway530]

I'm a newbie knitter, I wanted to thank you for the tutorial and explanation. it's perfect

[@user-cv4ii7hd7x]

Very nice tutorial. This hat will make a nice winter gift. Very quick. Thanks❤

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you! 😊

[@KaigerKaiju]

4:35 the music gave me whiplash and gave me 2010 Minecraft trolling video flashbacks

[@michaeldonnasefcik1832]

I've never seen knitting done this way, it's beautiful but I needed a more basic way. Hope to get this good one day.

[@JennzOrs]

I learned to knit from this pattern! I bought your kit, and I'm absolutely in love with this yarn! Thanks for doing what you do, Chandi!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+JennzOrs 💚

[@janethaynes-monge9167]

You make it so easy to learn ...I am going to make my beanie with your instructions ...thankyou ☺

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You’re welcome 😊

[@lass-inangeles7564]

I go nuts every winter looking for a nice warm beanie hat. I found one I liked and I am stuck with just that one. I did not know how to knit a circular item. You made it look so easy that I am inspired to do this. I have knitted before and now will pick this up again I did long scarves usually and one full raglan sleeved sweater! I'm thinking the ribbing is to give is stretch. I could use thick needles, thick yarn to get a fluffy hat. I'm so very glad I stumbled across your channel randomly. Looking forward to more. Nothing gives me more joy than to create things. Subscribed! Truly excellent demo and video quality. You are very pretty, by the way.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much!

[@jessieford5749]

Have a blessed and safe holiday season blessings

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank you so much! And the same to you!

[@monkmonk9535]

You helped teach me to knit in third grade its been 6 years thank you

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Awesome! I'm glad you are still knitting!

[@shailamohe1551]

Loved your video. I'm a beginner. It's so easy to follow. Thank you so much.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are so welcome!

[@christinecarlson3641]

Is there a written pattern for this? If so how do I find it? Still a beginner & I keep playing the video :)

[@DarleneWatsonArtist]

Gosh brilliant I have just started to knit and have been looking for a simple beanie. I have alpaca wool which I am not allergic to and it isn't itchy.. So happy for that. I love your videos and they make it so easy looking. Thanks, Subscribed

[@bigA726]

Hey Chandi! I think your video is really great. If you can add something to the video, it would be super helpful to explain that the working yarn is switched to your right hand instead of staying in your left (I now have two rows that aren't connected!). It's simple to miss and mystified me for a good couple of minutes. Thanks for all the videos!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks for the suggestion. 💥💥

[@bencia6111]

This video really helped me understand knitting and pearling better. It will be great practice, Thanks!😺

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+Valencia Luviano Awesome! Glad it helped! : )

[@fel944]

Hi chandi your knitted hat are very beautiful thank you for sharing stay safe ❤❤❤

[@shimamahmoud2095]

you are beatiful. i comment with this in every vedio i watch for you. because you are very spontaneous and lovely rather than you are helpful and your vedios are verrrry simple to do

[@icelajimenez1690]

You made it so easy for me to follow thru, thank you!!

[@rheannagonzales300]

I learned how to knit from your videos love you Chandi💙💚💛💜💓💕💖

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Love you too!

[@11304800]

Girl ...I’m 70 year old man and you taught me how to knit. It’s been lots of fun. !!! I must say you are one sexy beautiful girl. Your soothing to these old eyes!! LoL Looking forward to your next vids.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm glad you are enjoying the videos!

[@MrsMack-bw5qd]

i absolutely love u. you've become my knitting teacher

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thank You! 😍

[@sg9128]

My first beanie. Thanks for the great pattern and tutorial!

[@michellejwalsh]

if I was to make this hat for a young child how much would I need to cast on and how long would it need to be? thank you for your videos I think I have seen them all Im new to knitting but I can knit and purl thanks to your videos xx

[@Luzina0603]

Love your tutorials!! You make it so easy. Thank you so much. 🙏

[@knicromaniac]

Thank you for another amazing tutorial! I love how fun you make your videos; you're so silly and positive. :) I'm pretty far into your beginner knit scarf, but this makes me want to start a beanie before I even finish the scarf! :P

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+knicromaniac You are the best! : )

[@knicromaniac]

+ExpressionFiberArts Aww! Thank you, Chandi! ♡♡

[@meac4870]

Thanks for this. My uncle requested this type of beanie❤️❤️❤️❤️ subscribed to your newsletter

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@meac4870]

@@ExpressionFiberArts ❤️ i have circular needles that are mm in sizes.. So i don't know what size in mm are you using. Do you oerhaps know it's equivalent? 😅Thank you

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

@@meac4870 Yes, it is 4.5 mm 😊

[@meac4870]

@@ExpressionFiberArts thanks a lot❤️💕

[@marshaerickson156]

Love this tutorial on Basic Beanie Hat!

[@saviapacheco5039]

Thankyou for being so kind and accepting my request

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

No worries! Thanks for watching!

[@saviapacheco5039]

yes i feel that working on circular needles is much easier

[@saviapacheco5039]

i learnt to knit from you looking at your videos you really make it look easy my request to you is if you could make a tutorial on double knitting hats for beginners like us

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

For sure! We will add it to the list!

[@lavieenlavande]

Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. I just gave it a go and it turned out great. Your instructions were easy to follow. I think my yarn was a little too bulky to fully close the hole at the top when I pull the drawstring, so I'm just going to put a pom pom at the top to finish it off.

[@valeriekoochin3569]

Looks like I could actually do this! What needle size are you using? I know it’s a 16” circular, but are the needles 4mm? 5mm?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I used US size 7 or 4.5 mm needles. ☺️

[@conniechapin1472]

please make a video teaching how to knit socks! I have several skeins of your beautiful sock yarn, but I'm having problems trying to knit socks. You're a wonderful instructor! Please help!!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+Connie Chapin I hope to do a video on that. Thanks for the feedback. : )

[@nativegirl40]

Awesome, so easy to understand. Thanks

[@marleanhunt7653]

Hi great video when you explain three rows around to decrease so do we do a row of plain before each row or is it just 3 rounds of decrease please let me know thanks

[@danponitlong]

very nice that was easy, thanks for your simple idea.

[@Muffinboxbird]

Posting for people who had the same issue I did, and I see lots who did. If you end up creating a scarf, or aren’t connecting in the round, be sure when you’re done casting on, and starting your first row the needle with the working yarn should be in your right hand. (Assuming you are right handed). You will knit and purl normally. But you will have to hold the working yarn with your left hand since it will be on the right needle. Hope that helps!

[@pryingopenmy3rdeye439]

Question… can I use a #1 weight merino wool from hobby lobby to practice? Until I get yours of course. I was thinking about trying to double it but it’s pretty thick … more like a light sport🤷🏻‍♀️

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Absolutely! I think it would probably be best to use a #3 weight yarn, since that is comparable to the yarn we used. However, for practicing, #1 weight will work just fine. 😊

[@tinafiorino7277]

Thank you so much ,very easy to follow,I will try

[@savvynap]

Thank you for the tutorial. Is there a tutorial that shows how to use either of the two methods on finishing?

[@jeffreygstern]

can you show in the video how you do the decreasing?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. : )

[@martycanaday7557]

I agree. I learn visually better than aurally.

[@beesandyarn]

Jeffrey Stern Yes please!!!!!! I need the visual as a beginner knitter!

[@mooredebra1]

Can’t wait to make this!!! Thanks so much for your amazing videos!! 😍😍😍

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

😍😍😍

[@enna8012]

Thanks for this beautiful pattern

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks for watching!

[@Burchrg24]

So glad my eyes work. That is a purdy lady.

[@novihandayani8757]

Seems easy, thanks for the tutorial

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+Novi Handayani You are welcome!

[@mariamatos3944]

Love this will be watching all your video thanks peace NYC!!!😊💗

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

❤️❤️

[@monicapileggi5239]

I'd like to make this hat but not sure about the point where you said to switch to a 32" circular magic loop method. Do I transfer the stitches onto the 32" circulars and then do the 3 rounds to reduce the number of stitches? And do you have a video on using double pointed needles?

[@alyssaschreck1856]

Gahhh I finished mine, but I made it way too baggy at the beginning. Don't think it's the tension, I just used size 15 needles, and thicker yarn because I thought that'd make it go faster. >_< Wondering if there's any way to tighten my current hat, but guessing not.

[@LaLunaLibro]

I would like to use this pattern to knit a hat for my nephew. How many stitches would I have to cast on for a child's head measuring 21 inches?

[@error404heather3]

About 70 :)

[@TheInfamousMrZero]

I got a little confused near the end of the video... What am I supposed to do after knitting 8 inches? Double needles and knit two? or do I just forget that and do the darning needle part? Thanks.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

So with your live stitches on DPNs or even a circular needle, knit the entire round as follows: *(k2tog); rep from * to end of round. Do this round instruction for three rounds, which will decrease the number of stitches. Then use the darning needle and scrap yarn, and run it through the remaining stitches before cinching them together.

[@rositarodriguez1224]

This one will be a near future project for me. How many inches long do you recommend it to be if wanting a brim?

[@katharinekelly9419]

Hi, I keep playing the video and trying it out, but when I get done with the first round of knit/purls it isnt still joined like yours is, if that makes sense, the yarn and needles are separate again, so I cant seem to be making a round. How do you do that? I dont think I have made much sense, but i hope you sort of understood that. Thanks for the video! :)

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Great question, Katharine! Sure, you'll want to make sure you are inserting your needle into the stitch on the needle WITHOUT the working yarn, when you start the first round. So the very first stitch WILL join the ends together. Hope that makes sense!

[@jeweltone1546]

I'm a beginner. Can I do the whole thing in knit stitch only? thanks for the great tutorial!

[@goblu5280]

I tried the boyfriend hat and loved it. I was wondering if you could make a video on how to knit with dpn’s for beginners. Thank you

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Great suggestion! I like it! 💃🏻

[@theknottykitty]

🤔 Would love to see a brioche tutorial & maybe a beginner cable tutorial project. 👍🏼

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+Susie Lenient Awesome! That is something that we can add to the list! : )

[@jwatley313]

Very nice I think I'm ready for this..I'm a beginner but a quick learner. Could you teach me how to knit a real brim..thank you I love your videos.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Will definitely add that tutorial to our list of videos to create! ❤️

[@tomvivdecoteau7065]

Thank you this video was great can't wait to try this out

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Perfect!🌸

[@LeelayStar]

Would this pattern work with a chunky yarn or would the stitches need adjusting? I'm still new to knitting but would like a thicker hat.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You could certainly do it with a chunky yarn. The stitches will need to be adjusted to accommodate the thicker yarn and larger needles. ☺️

[@sonalikhawas3023]

hii i liked your video... i just have one question... i'n using size 6 regular needles... so shold i be decresing all the way around like u said by k2together???

[@sherylmcconnell7395]

Love your videos!

[@maramkhaled4416]

thank you for sharing .I wanted to learn how to knit and I have watched two vedios for you and it gave me alot of knowledge .. i only want you to share a vedio for knitting other stiches differ from the basic stitch ...could share it ?

[@TVDjen83]

Can I ask what size cable and needles you are using ??? I love all your knitting vids I am a complete beginner but I follow your videos :)

[@ayeshaibraheem6216]

Beautiful work. Can we do the same with straight needles coz here in India we don't get the round magic loop Plz reply And thank you

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You absolutely could.

[@divyasharma5651]

Can you tell me the exact size and length of the needles you are using?

[@esmeraldabenavidez9416]

does the size of the needle matter when making a hat or beanie and also does it have to be a 16" cord or can it be longer ?

[@catherineacuna9651]

I love your videos very much I am wondering if you can do a video on a sweater for children and adults easy beginning from top down. I get confused on the armpit area I don't sew to well so a one piece could help thank you Catherine

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

That is a great idea! We hope to do a sweater video in the future!

[@bethlindsey2182]

Thanks for your videos! I'm looking for a pattern to add a liner to this hat. Any suggestions?

[@samanthamcarmack]

would you ever make a video on how to make a sweater step by step?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+Samantha Carmack That is something that I might be able to do. : )

[@samanthamcarmack]

+ExpressionFiberArts yeah! i hope you do one day, it would be a very long video.

[@shalamovaknit]

спасибо Вам за видео)))

[@anomanees]

Is a single round supposed to take over an hour to do? For some reason my knots are very tight and thus hard to handle. I don't know how to make them looser either. Thanks for the video!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

It just takes a little time and practice to develop your stitches! You are welcome! ❤️

[@stephchab5368]

I have been reading a bit about Helix knitting. Is it possible to get a tutorial on this? I have watched and read other ones but they aren't the easiest to follow. I find it easy to follow your instructions. :)

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

+steph chab (oslsteph) I'm not an expert at this. However, it might be something that I learn in the future. : )

[@ginasagona6766]

1. What is the cast on tail for?2. Can I do this using 32" needles?

[@Knitted_together_by_Jesus]

When I get to the end of my first row, I should have 2 purls and then the 2 knits. But it ends up becoming 4 knits. I’ve undone and restarted several times. I keep ending up with 4 knits at the end of the row. Is the cast on stitch count of 88 correct?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Yes, the CO of 88 is correct. You can think of the first round as (k2, p2) times 22, since the k2, p2 = 4 sts and 88 divided by 4 is 22. I'm not sure what you mean when you say "it ends up becoming 4 knits." If you have 4 sts remaining before your marker, you wouldn't knitting 4 times. You would just use those 4 remaining stitches for the final k2, p2 (=4sts). I hope that helps.

[@tiffanyfg1]

Just what I needed..my beanie pattern says yf, k4tog, and I'm not liking the gaping holes that creates! K2 tog it is!

[@elloxodonta5732]

Love all of your videos! Do you have a video on how to make socks for beginners?

[@schlondpoofah]

How many stitches and what needle gauge would you recommend if using Lion Brand Hometown USA yarn?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I am not familiar with that yarn. Sorry!

[@schlondpoofah]

That's okay! I'll experiment a little. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are welcome! Happy yarning!

[@lilangel2113]

Love your videos. What size needle did you use?

[@ameliefawson5151]

16 inch circular needles

[@valeriekoochin3569]

@@ameliefawson5151 do you know what size the actual needles are on the 16” circular.? Like maybe a 4mm, or 5mm? Makes a difference in size it will come out

[@lookingcooljokr9528]

WOW! 80 slip knots that's a lot! (or I am just very new to the world of knitting)

[@gwenl9820]

When doing the darning at the end of the beanie, which needle do you take the stiches off of, the one with the yarn or the other one? Then how do you get the string to pull?

[@abbyhowell5399]

I have the same question

[@arinane44]

How long should it take to make one of these cause I think I got the hang out of it but it's taking wayyyy too long

[@MrLlamatastic]

Roughly what length of yarn did you use to make this hat? Would 108yds be enough?

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I used about 175 yards of yarn. 😊

[@MrLlamatastic]

@@ExpressionFiberArts Thanks. That means my 108 isn't going to cut it.....

[@hannakierstead289]

I'm using dp needles so with the "k2 all the way around for the last three rounds" is that k2 even on the purl stitches or only on the knit stitches?

[@blondebaby1]

Hanna Kierstead all the way around, it creates decreases.

[@brianonweilstreet]

Do you have a video for the magic loop method of decreasing that you mentioned?

[@stormesanderson5503]

IS IT alright to make a hat with the knit stitch alone..or do we HAVE to do knit 2, purl 2?? very important to know cuz im an absolute beginner and i keep getting mixed up when i alternate between the two. and also if it is possible to knit a hat with only the knit stitch, would it look nice..once i get the hang of kniiting by practice im hoping to master the stitch 2 purl2

[@honestamber]

Storme Sanderson knit/purl makes the hat stretchable. A regular knit or regular purl doesn't have the same flexibility but you could just knit your hat. I usually knit/purl the first few stitches to make a pretty brim and knit the rest of the way up. After your first row - When you're looking at your knitting, on the left needle if you see a bump, or a line that runs under the needle that was a purl so you need to purl that one. If you don't see that bump, instead you see a V or kind of a heart shape, that was a knit, and you need to knit it.

[@nancyann1358]

Awesome! Thank you 😊

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You're so welcome!

[@marilenaj7921]

Hey! The string that is in between the knitting needles is too long, so the ends of my 1st line are not even close. what can i do?

[@froggydoodle808]

Marilena Popp I think you can use your long circular needles if you use the "magic loop" method. I'm in the same boat, so I'm off to watch a video on magic loop knitting!

[@clairemcbride2891]

What is the size of your knitting needles? You may have said and I just missed it, but it would be helpful so I can start! Thanks!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

I'm using US size 6-8. ❤️

[@clairemcbride2891]

ExpressionFiberArts Thank you so much!

[@DarkLordDiablo]

In this video do we decrease or just go straight to sinching after reaching the desired length cause it looks like you just close the hat without any decreases.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Yes, I sinch it after I reach the desired length! ☺️

[@DarkLordDiablo]

@@ExpressionFiberArts thanx I wasn't sure if you decreased on this pattern. This is my first attempt at knitting with circular needles I'm usually a crocheter. Mostly amigurumi stuff. Thanx for the cool vid

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

You are welcome! ❤️

[@anjalidas2459]

I wl make it definitely.

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Fantastic!

[@ryversantos2152]

Very helpful

[@RebelRosesPodcast]

Can you show a video where you knit a slouchy hat? I'm having trouble with adding stitches after knitting the brim and making the tube larger so it fits properly. Please

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Thanks for the suggestion! We will add it to the list of videos to create!

[@windaaliu]

can I use straight needles? i just have straight needles :(

[@M1N1POP]

I would love to see a tutorial on how to crochet this same hat pattern! :)

[@waynejennings6285]

😊thank you!

[@joseamorales634]

Hi I have a question how much sewing thread should I use to make this beanie for an adult hat size ?

[@diannariley8430]

I know what happened! Even though she didn't answer my request, I asked another person and she said that your working yarn has to be in the right hand instead of the left hand. If you've knitted before, making a scarf, your working yarn is in the left hand, but for knitting in the round, it's in the right. You might want to check out Marly Bird, I think that's her name.

[@MsThereal1]

So in this method so I need to use the magic loop method or do I just complete the hat like you did

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Yes, to finish off the hat you can use either magic loop method or double pointed needles. : )

[@greenleaf_9521]

this was very helpful! thank you!

[@ExpressionFiberArts]

Yay!