Neon Dark Academia Floral Beanie - Free Pattern

Neon Dark Academia Floral Beanie - Free Pattern

Dive into the world of Dark Academia with a twist of vibrant neon in this captivating beanie pattern. Featuring intricate floral motifs, this design is perfect for those who love to stand out while embracing a scholarly aesthetic.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn in neon pink, neon green, neon yellow, and neon blue
• Needles: US 4 (3.5mm) circular needles and US 4 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles
• Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the neon pink yarn and circular needles, cast on 120 stitches. Make sure to leave a long tail for weaving in later.
2. Join in the Round: Carefully join the stitches in the round, ensuring that they are not twisted.
3. Ribbing: Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 10 rounds. This will create a snug and elastic brim for your beanie.
4. Switch to Stockinette Stitch: Change to stockinette stitch (knit every round) and work for 5 rounds using the neon green yarn.
5. Begin Floral Motif: Start the floral pattern as follows:
   • Round 1: *k10, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k10; repeat from * around.
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Round 3: *k9, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k9; repeat from * around.
   • Round 4: Knit all stitches.
6. Continue Floral Motif: Keep repeating the floral motif, alternating the yarn colors every 4 rounds between neon yellow and neon blue. Shift the decreases and yarn overs to maintain the floral design.
7. Complete Floral Motifs: After finishing 6 floral motifs, switch back to neon pink and knit 2 more rounds.
8. Crown Decrease: Begin decreasing for the crown of the beanie:
   • Round 1: *k10, k2tog; repeat from * around.
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Round 3: *k9, k2tog; repeat from * around.
9. Continue Decreasing: Keep decreasing in this manner until you have 12 stitches remaining. Switch to double-pointed needles as necessary when the stitches become too few for the circular needles.
10. Finish the Beanie: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the beanie. Weave in all ends securely.

Your Neon Dark Academia Floral Beanie is now complete! Enjoy wearing your unique creation or gift it to a friend who appreciates the beauty of vibrant, scholarly aesthetics.