Penne Beanie

The Penne Beanie is an engaging project for the advanced beginner knitter. The diagonal striping maintains a constant motion as it makes its way up to the crown of the hat.

This pattern is written for worsted, bulky and super bulky yarn with video tutorial links for the special stitches and helps.

WORSTED #4
Yarn: 130 - 150 yds
US 6 (4 mm) 16” circular needles
US 8 (5 mm) 16” circular needles
Gauge: US 8 - 18 sts x 22 rows
(In 4” x 4” stockinette)
Measurement: 8” wide x 8.75” tall

BULKY #5
Yarn: 90 - 110 yds
US 9 (5.5 mm) 16” circular needles
US 11 (8 mm) 16” circular needles
Gauge: US 11 - 14 sts x 16 rows
(In 4” x 4” stockinette)
Measurement: 7.75” wide x 8.75” tall

SUPER BULKY #6
Yarn: 75 - 95 yds
US 13 (9 mm) 16” circular needles
US 15 (10 mm) 16” circular needles
Gauge: US 15 - 9 sts x 15 rows
(In 4” x 4” stockinette)
Measurement: 8” wide x 9” tall