The Balsam Beanie Bulky is the perfect mid-weight, three-season beanie! It’s equally at home with or without a pom, so you can choose if you want a fluffy statement beanie or a more low key hat that can be folded up and put in your pocket or bag easily. This is a GREAT beginner knitting pattern and includes links to video tutorials of all the skills you will need to complete the project (just like the rest of the Balsam family of patterns!). Both the Bulky and Light Bulky versions are included in this PDF, and each uses only 1 skein of any of the recommended yarns.

Difficulty Level: Easy / Beginner Friendly

Sizing: One size (adult / teen)

Bulky: 85 - 100 yards
Yarn Examples: Knit Picks Brava Bulky, Knit Picks Biggo
Needles: Size 10 (6mm) 16” circulars, Size 10 DPNs
Gauge: 19 sts x 20 rows in 1x1 rib (unblocked)

Light Bulky: 100-110 yards
Yarn Example: Malabrigo Mecha
Needles: Size 9 (5.5mm) 16” circulars, Size 9 DPNs
Gauge: 23 sts x 22 rows in 1x1 rib (unblocked)

Other Materials: Darning needle, stitch marker, pom (optional)