The Peridot Pebble Beanie: A Free Knitting Pattern for a Textured, Gemstone-Inspired Winter Hat

Introducing the Peridot Pebble Beanie

Looking for a knitting project that combines modern texture with cozy warmth? The Peridot Pebble Beanie is a stunning, gemstone-inspired hat that uses slipped stitches and purl bumps to create a faceted, pebbled surface reminiscent of a peridot gemstone. This pattern is perfect for adventurous beginners or intermediate knitters who want to add a unique, textured accessory to their winter wardrobe. The rich olive green shown here (Malabrigo Rios in 'Oliva') gives the hat a natural, earthy depth, but any worsted weight yarn will work beautifully. Let’s get started on this satisfying, one-of-a-kind knit!

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Category 4). Approximately 200 yards. Sample shown in Malabrigo Rios in 'Oliva'.
• Needles: US 7 (4.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle and a set of double-pointed needles (or size needed to obtain gauge).
• Notions: Stitch marker, tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
• Gauge: 20 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch, after blocking. Take time to check gauge for best fit.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Size & Abbreviations

Size: Adult Medium (fits 20-22 inch head circumference).

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast on
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• Sl1 wyif: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in front
• Sl1 wyib: Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
• P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Rnd: Round

Brim

CO 100 stitches. Place a stitch marker and join in the round, being very careful not to twist the cast-on edge.

• Rounds 1-10: *K2, P2; repeat from * around. (This creates a 2x2 ribbed brim.)

Body (Textured Pattern)

Work the following 8-round repeat until the piece measures approximately 6.5 inches from the cast-on edge, ending after Round 18.

• Round 11: *K5, Sl1 wyif; repeat from * around.
• Round 12: *K5, Sl1 wyib; repeat from * around.
• Round 13: *P5, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 14: *P5, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 15: *K1, Sl1 wyif, K4; repeat from * around.
• Round 16: *K1, Sl1 wyib, K4; repeat from * around.
• Round 17: *P1, K1, P4; repeat from * around.
• Round 18: *P1, K1, P4; repeat from * around.

Repeat Rounds 11-18 until the body measures 6.5 inches from the cast-on edge, ending after a Round 18.

Crown Decreases

Switch to double-pointed needles when stitches become too tight for the circular needle.

• Round 1: *K3, K2tog; repeat from * around. (80 stitches remain)
• Round 2: *K4, Sl1 wyif; repeat from * around.
• Round 3: *K4, Sl1 wyib; repeat from * around.
• Round 4: *P4, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 5: *P4, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 6: *K2, K2tog; repeat from * around. (60 stitches remain)
• Round 7: *K3, Sl1 wyif; repeat from * around.
• Round 8: *K3, Sl1 wyib; repeat from * around.
• Round 9: *P3, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 10: *P3, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 11: *K1, K2tog; repeat from * around. (40 stitches remain)
• Round 12: *K2, Sl1 wyif; repeat from * around.
• Round 13: *K2, Sl1 wyib; repeat from * around.
• Round 14: *P2, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 15: *P2, K1; repeat from * around.
• Round 16: *K2tog; repeat from * around. (20 stitches remain)
• Round 17: *K2tog; repeat from * around. (10 stitches remain)

Finishing

Cut the yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail. Thread the tail through a tapestry needle and pass it through the remaining 10 stitches. Pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in all ends securely on the inside of the hat. Block gently (spritz with water and lay flat to dry) to open up the textured pattern and even out the stitches. Enjoy your new Peridot Pebble Beanie!