Step 1: Start with a Slip Knot [00:05]

• Create a slip knot and place it on your 10mm needle.
• Gently pull the knot to tighten it on the needle.

Step 2: Cast On [01:03]

• Cast on (CO) 42 stitches onto your 10mm needle.

Step 3: Knit the First Row [05:51]

• Hold the needle with the stitches in your left hand (always begin a new row with the stitches on the left-hand needle).
• For this row, alternate between Knit 1 (K1) and Purl 1 (P1) until you reach the end of the row.

Step 4: Knit 5 More Rows for Ribbing [11:39]

• Repeat (rep) step 3 for the next 5 rows.
• Keep starting each row with the stitches on the left-hand needle.
• This will create a stretchy ribbed base for your beanie.
• To keep track, tick off each row as you finish it.
• At the end of this step, you’ll have knitted 6 rows total, completing the ribbed section.

Step 5: Transition to Larger Needles [13:07]

• Switch to 12mm needles.
• Hold the 10mm needle with the stitches in your left hand and a 12mm needle in your right hand.
• Complete the next step to transition to the larger needles.

Step 6: Begin the Irish Moss Stitch [13:26]

• For rows 7 and 8, work in a Purl 1 (P1), Knit 1 (K1) pattern, alternating until the end of each row.

Step 7: Continue the Irish Moss Stitch [17:59]

• For rows 9 and 10, start with a Knit 1 (K1) instead of a Purl 1 (P1).
• Work in a Knit 1 (K1), Purl 1 (P1) pattern, alternating until the end of each row.
• You’ll start to see the Irish Moss Stitch take shape!

Step 8: Continue the Irish Moss Stitch for 12 More Rows [20:52]

• Rows 11 and 12 - Follow the knit 1 (K1), purl 1 (P1) pattern.
• Rows 13 and 14 - Follow the purl 1 (P1), knit 1 (K1) pattern.
• Keep track by marking off each row as you go.
• At the end of this step, you’ll have completed 26 rows total.

Step 9: Decrease Stitches [23:23]

Now, we’ll reduce stitches so the top of the beanie isn’t bulky.

• In row 27, knit 2 together (K2tog) by inserting your right needle through the second stitch, then the first stitch on the left needle.
• Knit them together like a regular stitch - this decreases your stitches from 42 to 41.
• On the next stitch, purl 2 stitches together (P2tog) - this decreases your stitches from 41 to 40.
• Continue alternating knit 2 together (K2tog), purl 2 together (P2tog) decreases across the row.
• By the end of the row, you’ll have 21 stitches (st) remaining.

Step 10: Knit One Row [25:45]

• In row 28, work in a purl (P) pattern, until the end of the row.

Step 11: Repeat the Decrease [26:44]

• In row 29, repeat (rep) step 9, knitting two stitches together as you go, but this time start with purl 2 together (P2tog) and then knit 2 together (K2tog), alternating until the end of the row.
• By the end of the row, you’ll have 11 stitches remaining.

You’re neaaaaarly there.

Step 12: Cast Off [27:52]

• Thread the tail onto a darning needle. If your tail is longer than 1m, you can cut it to 1m in length.
• One by one, slide each stitch off the knitting needle and onto the darning needle, starting from the stitch closest to the yarn tail.

Step 13: Close the Top of the Beanie [28:42]

• With the darning needle still attached, thread it through the stitch farthest from the tail to pull both sides together.
• Gently pull the yarn to cinch the top into a tight circle.
• For extra security, continue threading the darning needle through all the stitches around the opening to reinforce it.

Step 14: Seam the Sides Together [29:29]

• To keep the seam invisible, follow the video instructions for this step.
• (Trust us, it’s much easier to show than to explain!)

Step 15: Secure the Ends & Hide the Tail [35:08]

• Tie a small, secure knot with the yarn tail to prevent unraveling.
• Using a darning needle, weave the tail into the inside stitches of the beanie.
• Trim any excess yarn - you’re done!