Description

Acorn Beanie – Original Knitting Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: One Size Adult — Circumference approx. 22″ (56 cm)

Textured knit beanies never go out of style, but this one brings something genuinely special to the needles. The Acorn Beanie is an original Red Basket Crafts design worked from the bottom up in the round, combining a satisfying acorn stitch pattern with four-stitch cable columns for a hat that looks like it grew straight out of an autumn forest floor. The warm mustard colorway with a contrasting brown brim makes it a standout fall knitting project — and the acorn stitch itself, with its rhythmic purl clusters and yarn-over increases, gives even intermediate knitters a wonderful new texture to master.

Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Worked in the round from the bottom up on circular and double-pointed needles; no seaming required. Note: the beanie is worked on the wrong side — the right side appears on the reverse.
Finished Measurements: Circumference approx. 22″ (56 cm); will fit most adult heads 19–24″ (48–61 cm). Height approx. 8.5″ (21.5 cm).
Pattern Style: Written in standard US knitting terms (with metric equivalents included) with full round-by-round instructions.
Stitches: Knit, purl, k2tog, p2tog, yarn over, Acorn stitch,  p3tog, 4-stitch right cable, k1/p1 ribbing.

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Worsted medium weight wool or acrylic yarn ( such as Patons Classic Wool Worsted, Lion Brand Worsted, or Cascade Yarns Worsted) — 1 skein main color (approx. 110–120 yards); approx. 7 yards contrasting color for brim.
Knitting Needles Size: US #8 (5 mm) long (20–24″/50–60 cm) and short (16″/40 cm) circular needles, plus double-pointed needles.
Notions: Ring marker, cable needle, yarn needle.
Gauge: 16 sts/24 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in acorn/stockinette stitch.

This is an original PDF knitting pattern by Red Basket Crafts

Upon purchase, you will receive an instant digital download — a clean, easily readable PDF. The instructions have been carefully written and checked for clarity, ensuring a smooth crafting experience from start to finish.