Simple Garter Stitch Beanie - Complete Beginner Knitting Pattern
Designed by Tilde Olsen
Start your knitting journey with the Simple Garter Stitch Beanie Pattern – a perfect first project for complete beginners. This easy pattern teaches you all the basic techniques you need to get started while creating a cosy, stylish beanie you’ll love to wear.
The Simple Garter Stitch Beanie is knitted sideways using only the knit stitch, giving it a soft, ribbed texture. Once finished, you’ll sew it up at the back and gather the top to shape the crown – a simple, satisfying process that’s ideal for new knitters.
You’ll learn the three essential knitting skills:
- Casting on
- The knit stitch
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Casting off
By the end, you’ll have a warm, beautifully textured chunky beanie and the confidence to move on to your next project.
This pattern is designed to complement The Orry Mill Yarn School’s “Complete Beginner Knitting – Part One” video course, which walks you through each step of the project. (Link opens in a new window.)
Beanie Sizes: Child, Woman, Man
You’ll need:
- 1 x 100g ball of Rowan Big Wool (enough for all sizes)
- 1 pair of 10mm knitting needles
- Wool needle for sewing up
- Scissors
- Pom Pom (optional)
Prefer everything in one bundle?
Click here for the Simple Garter Stitch Beanie Knitting Kit — it includes a printed pattern, yarn, needles, and everything you need to get started.
Start your knitting adventure today with this beginner-friendly beanie pattern – a fun, fast, and confidence-building project using luxurious chunky merino wool.
