Beschreibung
Difficulty: ●●○○○
Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)
Head circumference: approx. 41–44 (45–48) 46–49 (50–53) 54–57 (58–61) cm
The Vinnje Beanie is a timeless half-brioche hat – warm, elastic, and available in six sizes.
It is worked seamlessly in the round and is fully reversible:
you can wear the textured “nubby” side or the smooth half-brioche side to the outside.
The elastic cast-on ensures a perfect fit, and the beanie can be worked with or without a folded brim. The version without a brim also fits comfortably under a bike helmet.
The characteristic crown shaping is created with left- and right-leaning double decreases, giving the Vinnje Beanie its clean and modern silhouette.
Half brioche naturally “grows” after washing — please keep this in mind when choosing your size.
The Vinnje Beanie is part of the Vinnje Collection, which includes:
– Vinnje Beanie
– Vinnje Mittens
– Vinnje Collar
– Vinnje Slipover
Techniques Used
– Elastic cast-on
– Half brioche stitch (knit & purl stitches)
– Knitting in the round
– Left- and right-leaning increases and decreases
– Working a folded brim (optional)
Needles
– Circular needles 2.5 mm and 3 mm (40 cm)
– Crochet hook 3 mm for the elastic cast-on
Magic Loop can be used as an alternative.
Gauge
10 × 10 cm = 28 stitches × 64 rounds
washed and unblocked, worked in half brioche stitch on 3 mm needles.
Important: In half brioche, only every second round is visible.
64 worked rounds = 32 visible rounds in the fabric.
Materials
– Smooth scrap yarn (cotton)
– Stitch markers (1 contrasting for beginning of round)
– Scissors, tapestry needle, measuring tape
Details
Variante 1 – ohne Umschlag
1 Strang Wollträume Leni
– 100 % Schurwolle extrafine
– ca. 310 m / 100 g
– Farbe: Lila
Variante 2 – mit Umschlag
Wollmeise DK – insgesamt ca. 100 g
– 100 % Wolle (Merino), handgefärbt
– DK-Garn 6-fach (19 Micron)
– ca. 214 m / 100 g
– Farben: Grand Mère, Limone, Mäuseschwänzchen
Variante 3 – ohne Umschlag
1 Strang Wollträume Frieda (handgefärbt)
– 80 % Schurwolle (Merino), 20 % Ramie
– ca. 300 m / 100 g
– Farbe: Indigo
Variante 4 – ohne Umschlag
2 Knäuel Lana Grossa Cool Wool Vintage
– 100 % Schurwolle (Merino Extrafine)
– ca. 160 m / 50 g
– Farbe: 7369 Hellgrau
Variante 5 – ohne Umschlag
3 Knäuel Lamana Como
– 100 % Schurwolle (Merino Superfine)
– ca. 120 m / 25 g
– Farben: 24 Petrol + Rest 33 Karmin
Variante 6 – ohne Umschlag
2 Knäuel Zitron Lifestyle
– 100 % Schurwolle extrafine
– ca. 155 m / 50 g
– Farbe: 85
Variante 7 – zweifädig gestrickt
2 Knäuel Lana Grossa Silkhair
– 70 % Mohair, 30 % Seide
– ca. 210 m / 25 g
– Farbe: 194 Orchidee
+ 1 Knäuel Cool Wool Lace
– 100 % Schurwolle (Merino)
– ca. 400 m / 50 g
– Farbe: 44 Orange
Variante 8 – zweifädig gestrickt
je 1 Strang Pascuali Pinta
– 60 % Schurwolle (Bio Merino Extrafine, RWS)
– 20 % Seide (Maulbeerseide)
– 20 % Ramie
– ca. 212 m / 50 g
– Farben: 110 Krokus, 123 Wolke, 116 Zitrone
+ 1 Knäuel Pascuali Bliss
– 60 % Superkid Mohair (RWS)
– 40 % Maulbeerseide
– ca. 300 m / 25 g
– Farbe: 827 Weiß
FAQs
What skill level is required?
The Vinnje Beanie is suitable for confident beginners with basic experience in knitting in the round.
The half-brioche stitch is explained step by step.
Which sizes can I knit?
The pattern includes 6 sizes for head circumferences from approx. 41 to 61 cm:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) → 41–44 (45–48) 46–49 (50–53) 54–57 (58–61) cm
Thanks to the strong elasticity of half-brioche, the beanie adapts beautifully to different head shapes.
How does the Vinnje Beanie fit?
It is warm, stretchy and holds its shape well.
The elastic cast-on ensures a comfortable fit without being too tight.
Can I knit the beanie with a folded brim?
Yes.
The pattern includes both options:
– with folded brim (classic look)
– without folded brim (sleek fit, perfect under helmets)
Is the beanie reversible?
Yes! You can wear it in two ways:
– the textured, slightly bumpy side
– the smooth half-brioche side
Both sides look clean and even.
Why does half-brioche grow after washing?
Half-brioche tends to stretch slightly in length and width after washing.
Important:
Knit your beanie a little more compact, or wash and block your gauge swatch to determine the correct size.
Which yarns are suitable?
Tested original yarns:
– Wollträume Leni (no brim)
– Wollmeise DK (with brim)
– Wollträume Frieda (no brim)
– Lana Grossa Cool Wool Vintage (no brim)
– Lamana Como (no brim)
– Zitron Lifestyle (no brim)
– Silkhair + Cool Wool Lace held double (soft & fluffy)
– Pascuali Pinta + Pascuali Bliss held double (luxurious halo)
Good to know:
All DK yarns with approx. 150–200 m / 50–100 g work beautifully.
Amount needed: approx. 50–100 g, depending on size and brim option.
Which needles do I need?
– Circular needles 2.5 mm and 3 mm (40 cm)
– Crochet hook 3 mm for the elastic cast-on
– Stitch markers (1 contrasting marker for the beginning of the round)
Magic Loop is also possible.
How is the characteristic crown shaping worked?
The crown is shaped with mirrored double decreases, creating a clean, modern finish.
Can I knit the beanie with stripes or leftovers?
Absolutely!
Half-brioche looks beautiful in:
– solid colours
– stripes
– heathered yarns
– leftover combinations
The texture enhances every colour.
Is the Vinnje Beanie part of a collection?
Yes, it belongs to the Vinnje Collection:
– Vinnje Beanie
– Vinnje Mittens
– Vinnje Collar
– Vinnje Slipover
All pieces complement each other perfectly.
How do I receive the pattern?
After payment, the PDF is available for instant download.
No shipping by post or email.