Ultimate Knitting Machine Cheat Sheet for Beanies

How many rows?
Take the guesswork out of using a new yarn. Use any worsted weight yarn and create the perfect sized beanie every time!

This reversible double knit beanie is super warm and has a classic style. The pattern includes 2 beanie styles (with brim or no brim) in 7 unisex sizes with 3 color options plus a bonus closure technique to shape the crown. This is a beginner pattern and will quickly become your go-to beanie for gifts, market prep. and donations.

This pattern uses your knitting gauge and then simply lookup the row counts on a table for your size and style. The pattern will explain how to make a simple gauge swatch and measure it. Feel free to ask questions before purchasing this pattern.

You’ll need:
AddiExpress 46-needle knitting machine or equivalent (depending on beanie size)
Loops & Thread 40-needle knitting machine or equivalent (depending on beanie size)

Skills:
Basic knowledge and experience using the knitting machines is required. Refer to your owner’s manual.

Bonus Crown Shaping uses basic knitting stitches (knit, knit2together) with US10 (6.0mm) double point needles or magic loop

Sizes:
Newborn to 6mos, 13-15” headsize
6 to 12mos, 16-17”
Toddler, 18-19”
Child, 19-20”
Adult Small, 20-21”
Adult Medium, 22-23”
Adult Large, 24-25”