Rawr Beanie

Rawr Beanie by Knit and Crochet Ever After

What Is Being Made

The Rawr Beanie is a downloadable knitting pattern designed by Deja Joy for creating a two-color worsted weight beanie available in two sizes: a Child Beanie with a finished circumference of 17.5 inches and an Adult Beanie with a finished circumference of 20 inches. This intermediate-level project combines colorwork and shaping techniques to produce a finished, wearable hat.

Knitting Techniques and Construction

This pattern employs circular knitting techniques using 16-inch circular needles as the primary tool, with double-pointed needles (DPNs) available as an optional alternative for the crown decreasing phase. The beanie is constructed in the round, which creates a seamless, tubular fabric ideal for hat construction. The pattern incorporates colorwork, requiring knitters to work with two colors—a main color (MC) and a contrasting color (CC)—and instructs crafters to fasten off colors when they are no longer needed during the knitting process.

Stitches and Gauge

The pattern is worked at a gauge of 19 stitches and 13 rows over 4 inches in stockinette stitch on US 7 [4.5mm] needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for obtaining the correct finished measurements. The pattern includes crown shaping through decreases, which may be worked on circular needles or transitioned to DPNs as the stitch count diminishes.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Rawr Beanie uses Knit Picks Swish Worsted yarn, a medium worsted weight option available in 50-gram skeins with approximately 110 yards per skein. For the largest size (Adult Beanie), approximately 110 yards of the main color Jade (colorway 23887) and approximately 60 yards of the contrasting color Peapod (colorway 25139) are required. The pattern allows for yarn substitution with other medium worsted weight options, with the note that yardage requirements decrease by approximately 10 yards per color for the smaller Child Beanie size.

Tools and Notions Required

• US 6 [4mm] 16-inch circular needles
• US 7 [4.5mm] 16-inch circular needles (primary working needles)
• One set US 7 [4.5mm] double-pointed needles (optional, for crown decreasing)
• Yarn or tapestry needle for finishing
• Stitch markers for tracking pattern rounds

Pattern Notes and Recommendations

The pattern recommends reading through the entire instructions before beginning work. Knitters are advised to take time to check gauge with their chosen yarn and needles to ensure the finished beanie meets the specified circumference measurements. The finished measurements provided are for the unstretched brim. For knitters substituting yarn, adjustments to yardage are minimal and predictable, making this pattern adaptable to various worsted weight options.