How do you knit a simple beanie with straight needles?
Cast on and knit the brim of the hat. Cast on 72 sts. ... .
Knit the main body of the hat. Row 1: (RS) – K1, P2 – rep to the end of the row. ... .
Decrease the top of the hat. ... .
Seam the beanie using the mattress stitch. ... .
Continue to seam using the mattress stitch. ... .
Seaming the brim of the hat..
How many stitches do I cast on for a hat?
If you want to knit a hat that's 19 inches around, you will cast on 5 stitches per inch times 19 inches, for a total of 95 stitches.
Can you make hats without circular needles?
For knitters who are not yet comfortable knitting in the round, knitting a hat with straight needles is a perfect option. This simple alternative to working with either double-pointed or circular needles entails knitting the hat flat and then seaming it.