I love this beanie for its simplicity! I recommend it to all newbies because it's so quick to knit - it can get frustrating to start on a scarf (assuming its the easiest thing) only to get bored shitless and lose motivation.
And if you do the decreases right you get a nice 'swirl' pattern on the crown - very professional!
easy peasy beanie
Using 5.5mm needles and a DK-weight yarn, cast on 60 (66,72) stitches
Work in K3,P3 ribbing for 10cm
Continue in stockingette stitch until piece measures 19cm (19.5cm, 20.5cm) from cast on edge ending in a Wrong Side (ie the last row knitted was a WS, and you're about to start a RS)
row 1: *K5, K2tog* across row
row 2: purl
row 3: *K4, K2tog* across row
row 4: purl
row 5: *K3, K2tog* across row
row 6: purl
row 7: *K2, K2tog* across row
row 8: purl
row 9: *K1, K2tog* across row
row 10: purl
row 11: *K2tog* across row
Cut yarn leaving 30cm tail. With a yarn needle, thread yarn tail through the remaining loops. Sew the seam until last 5cm, turn inside out and finish serwing the other side. This will be the fold-up side of the hat.
wear!
If you've got your heart set on a scarf, try something with a bit of interest like a mistake rib - also keeps boredom at bay!
Meanwhile, is anyone going to
Ally Pally or have y'all run out of money?!