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A Montana Winter Favorite: The Mason Beanie
Here in Montana, we’ve been blanketed in snow these past few weeks. With all the snowball fights and sledding, my kids keep raiding our hat bin to stay warm. One of their top picks? The Mason Beanie, a classic yet textured design that’s perfect for winter.
This free beanie knitting pattern features a fun bobble texture that adds a playful twist to a classic design. Knitted with Cascade 220 Superwash (affiliate link), it’s a durable, easy-care yarn that’s simple to find or substitute. The folded-over brim adds extra warmth, making it ideal for chilly days.
A Year of Hats and the Mason Beanie
The Mason Beanie holds a special place in my heart. It was one of the 12 patterns I created during my 2021 “Year of Hats” challenge, where I designed a new beanie for every month. While designing 12 hats in just two months was a daunting task, it taught me so much about creativity and staying true to my style.
The result? This incredible free beanie knitting pattern that has become a family favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Free Beanie Knitting Pattern
- Stylish Texture: The bobble pattern creates a unique, eye-catching design.
- Warm and Practical: The folded brim ensures extra coziness for those frosty mornings.
- Versatile Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (affiliate link) is a perfect choice, offering durability and a wide range of colors.
Tips for Knitting the Mason Beanie
- Choose the Right Yarn: Cascade 220 Superwash (affiliate link) is my go-to for this pattern. Its softness and warmth make it ideal for winter accessories.
- Customize Your Colors: Have fun choosing shades that match your winter wardrobe!
- Perfect Your Bobbles: If you’re new to knitting bobbles, practice on a swatch before diving into the full pattern.
Get Started on Your Free Beanie Knitting Pattern
Whether you’re knitting for yourself, your kids, or a friend, the Mason Beanie is the ultimate free beanie knitting pattern to add to your collection. The combination of stylish texture and practical warmth makes it a go-to winter hat.
For more knitting inspiration and patterns, don’t forget to explore all of the free knitting patterns on my blog!
Materials and Info
Yarn –Cascade 220 Superwash (affiliate link)
Newborn, Baby, Toddler, Child Small Adult – 1 skein
Large Adult – 2 skeins
Gauge – 20x28sts per 4x4in or 10x10cm
Needles – 7 (4.5mm) circular and/or dpn
Sizes – (newborn, baby), (toddler, child), (small adult, large adult)
Head Measurement – (30-35, 35-40), (40-45, 45-50), (50-55, 55-60) cms or (12-14, 14-16), (16-18, 18-20), (20-22, 22-24) ins
Other –yarn needle, optional – fur pompom
Mason features a fun bobble spaced perfectly. The bobbles remind me of little rocks hence the name choice of Mason. The simplicity makes it a great everyday hat while the folded over edge keeps your ears extra warm.
Mason Beanie is worked in the round working from bottom up.
Abbreviations can be found at the end of the pattern.
Mason Beanie Pattern
NEWBORN
Cast on 60 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Ktbl1P1 around until you have reached 2.5ins (6.25cms) from cast on edge.
Rounds 1-4 – knit around
Round 5 (bobble round) – [k4, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively), k5] repeat [to] around
Rounds 6-13 – knit around
Round 14 (bobble round)– [k9, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively)] repeat [to] around
Rounds 15-18 – knit around
Repeat rounds 1-18 until your work measures appx 7ins (17.5cms).
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k2] around (42sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k1] around (28sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog] around (14sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog] around (7sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
BABY
Cast on 70 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Ktbl1P1 around until you have reached 3ins (7.5cms) from cast on edge.
Rounds 1-4 – knit around
Round 5 (bobble round) – [k4, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively), k5] repeat [to] around
Rounds 6-13 – knit around
Round 14 (bobble round)– [k9, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively)] repeat [to] around
Rounds 15-18 – knit around
Repeat rounds 1-18 until your work measures appx 8ins (20cms).
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k3] around (56sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k2] around (42sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k1] around (28sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog] around (14sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (7sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
TODDLER
Cast on 80 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Ktbl1P1 around until you have reached 3ins (7.5cms) from cast on edge.
Rounds 1-4 – knit around
Round 5 (bobble round) – [k4, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively), k5] repeat [to] around
Rounds 6-13 – knit around
Round 14 (bobble round)– [k9, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively)] repeat [to] around
Rounds 15-18 – knit around
Repeat rounds 1-18 until your work measures appx 9ins (22.5cms).
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k3] around (64sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k2] around (48sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k1] around (32sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog] around (16sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (8sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
CHILD
Cast on 90 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Ktbl1P1 around until you have reached 4ins (10cms) from cast on edge.
Rounds 1-4 – knit around
Round 5 (bobble round) – [k4, (k ,yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively), k5] repeat [to] around
Rounds 6-13 – knit around
Round 14 (bobble round)– [k9, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively)] repeat [to] around
Rounds 15-18 – knit around
Repeat rounds 1-18 until your work measures appx 10ins (25cms).
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k3] around (72sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k2] around (54sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k1] around (36sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog] around (18sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (9sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
SMALL ADULT
Cast on 100 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Ktbl1P1 around until you have reached 4ins (10cms) from cast on edge.
Rounds 1-4 – knit around
Round 5 (bobble round) – [k4, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively), k5] repeat [to] around
Rounds 6-13 – knit around
Round 14 (bobble round)– [k9, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5,
turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively)] repeat [to] around
Rounds 15-18 – knit around
Repeat rounds 1-18 until your work measures appx 11ins (27.5cms).
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k3] around (80sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k2] around (60sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k1] around (40sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog] around (20sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (10sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
LARGE ADULT
Cast on 110 using your favorite stretchy cast on.
Join in the round.
Ktbl1P1 around until you have reached 4ins (10cms) from cast on edge.
Rounds 1-4 – knit around
Round 5 (bobble round) – [k4, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5, turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively){bobble made}, k5] repeat [to] around
Rounds 6-13 – knit around
Round 14 (bobble round)– [k9, (k, yo, k, yo, k into the next st, turn, p5, turn, k5,
turn, p5, turn, k5, slip the previous 4 sts over the last st successively){bobble made}] repeat [to] around
Rounds 15-18 – knit around
Repeat rounds 1-18 until your work measures appx 12ins (30cms).
Switch to dpn when necessary.
DECREASES
Round 1 – [k2tog, k3] around (88sts)
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k2tog, k2] around (66sts)
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k2tog, k1] around (44sts)
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k2tog] around (22sts)
Round 8 – knit around
Round 9 – [k2tog] around (11sts)
Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
Abbreviations
k – knit
P – purl
sl – slip stitch
st – stitch
k2tog -knit 2 stitches together
yo – yarn over
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