Knit Athena Beanie

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Learn to make this quick and easy knit beanie hat. The Athena Beanie is the perfect knit cable beanie hat for Fall and Winter. Chunky and squishy, this knit hat is a perfect pattern to follow along for even the most adventurous beginners.

The Athena Beanie features a nice thick ribbed brim and lots of squishy cables. It is perfect paired with a cute faux fur pom pom or perhaps even a regular yarn pom pom. Both will look stunning!

So recently I did a poll on my Instagram and asked you all if you would like to see some knit patterns and guess what? Eighty-five percent of you said YES! I have to admit I was absolutely thrilled. Knit beanies are one of my most favourite things to make. Years ago, before I even started this blog, I knit every kind of beanie hat imaginable, so now I have a large collection of patterns waiting to be shared with you all.

I know some of you might shy away from cable knitting but please trust me when I say this is a pretty easy hat to make. If you know how to knit and purl, then this beanie hat will be no problem to you at all.

YARN

The Athena Beanie uses Stylecraft Special Chunky which is a 100% acrylic yarn. This yarn is classed as a weight 5 or bulky/chunky yarn. It is machine washable, incredibly soft and has lovely stitch definition. Stylecraft Special Chunky comes in an array of colours so there is definitely a shade to suit everyone.

Other yarn options for this knit beanie hat are Paintbox Simply Chunky, Hayfield Bonus Chunky, Yarn Bee Tender Touch or Knit Picks Brava Bulky.

STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS

CO = cast on

K = knit

P = purl

K2TOG = knit two together

St(s) = stitch(es)

3/3 LC = 3 over 3 left cross: slip 3 stitches purlwise to a cable needle. Hold the cable needle to the front of the work. Knit 3 stitches from the left needle. Knit 3 stitches from the cable needle.

MATERIALS

Yarn – Stylecraft Special Chunky – weight 5 / bulky / chunky – 100g / 144m / 157yds

Approximately 216 m/ 236 yds

5mm circular knitting needle 16″

Cable needle

Scissors

Stitch marker

KNIT ATHENA BEANIE HAT PATTERN

Stitch multiple of 16

CO 96. Join work in the round and place stitch marker at beginning of next round.

Round 1-10: *k1, p1, repeat from * around until you reach stitch marker

Round 11: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 12: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 13: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 14: *k6, p2, 3/3 LC, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 15: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 16: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 17: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 18: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 19: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Round 20: *3/3 LC, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker

Round 21: *k6, p2, k6, p2, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Rep rounds 11-21 a further 3 more times.

Next round: *k2tog, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Next round: K all stitches.

Next round: *k1, k2tog, rep from * around until you reach stitch marker.

Cut yarn and using a yarn needle weave the yarn tail through the remaining stitches. Pull yarn tail tight to close the top of the yarn. Secure the yarn end with a few stitches. Attach your favourite pom pom and you are good to go!

You are now finished you Knit Athena Beanie Hat.