Hi, how’s it going? It’s almost Halloween and I thought that it was the perfect time to bring my Buccaneer Beanie to the blog. You can also find the video tutorial on YouTube. If you prefer an ad-free PDF you can find it on Etsy or Ravelry.

– Materials –

Super Bulky Yarn in 2 colors

I used Lion Brand 

Wool Ease Thick and Quick

8mm + 9mm 16” Circular Needles

Stitch Marker

Tapestry Needle

Optional: Pom Pom

– Abbreviations –

K – Knit

P – Purl

MC – Main Color

CC – Contrasting Color

K2tog – Knit 2 stitches together

st(s) – Stitch(es)

– Gauge –

9 stitches x 16 rows = 4×4 inches 

In stockinette, using larger needles.

– Notes –

• This pattern has 2 sizes. The original pattern was one size but I’ve included a second size that is larger and follows a different chart where the cross bones are a little wider. If you prefer the original chart but you want a larger hat you could just size up your needle, and for a smaller hat, size down your needles.
• Sizing: Instruction for the L/XL will be in (…). 
• When working with the two colors, make sure to carry the yarn loosely across the back. If you pull the non-working yarn (float) too tight it will throw the sizing off and make the design uneven. 
• When carrying a float across more than 5-6 stitches make sure to trap it by weaving over and under the working yarn.
• When casting on I use the long tail cast on – feel free to use your preferred method.
• To join in the round: First make sure that the stitches are not twisted. The stitch you casted on last should be on your right hand needle (A). Slip the first stitch you cast on (B) from the left needle to the right needle. Pass the stitch A over stitch B. You should now have 44 (48) stitches and ready to knit.
• Chart: The white blocks are the main color, the gray blocks are contrasting color. 

– Pattern –

With MC + 8mm needles (smaller needles) cast on 45 (49) sts, join in the round, place stitch marker. (Instructions in the notes section.)

Row 1-8: [K2, P2] repeat around. (44, 48 sts)

Switch to 9mm (larger needles).

Row 9-10 (11): Knit around.

Row 11-24 (12-25): Follow written pattern below or skip down to the bottom for charts.

Row 11(12): [K1(2)-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC, K5-CC, K1-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC] x4.

Row 12(13): [K1(2)-CC, K2-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC, K1-CC, K2-MC,
K1-CC] x4.

Row 13(14): [K1(2)-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC, K1-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC] x4.

Row 14(15): [K1(2)-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC, K5-CC, K1-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC] x4.

Row 15(16): [K3(4)-MC, K2-CC, K1-MC, K2-CC, K3-MC] x4.

Row 16(17): [K2(3)-MC, K3-CC, K1-MC, K3-CC, K2-MC] x4.

Row 17(18): [K1(2)-MC, K2-CC,K1-MC, K3-CC, K1-MC, K2-CC, K1-MC] x4.

Row 18(19): [K1(2)-MC, K1-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC] x4.

Row 19(20): [K1(2)-MC, K1-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC, K3-MC, K1-CC, K1-MC] x4.

Row 20(21): [K1(2)-MC, K2-CC, K1-MC, K3-CC, K1-MC, K2-CC, K1-MC] x4.

Row 21(22): [K1(2)-MC, K9-CC, K1-MC] x4.

Row 22(23): [K2(3)-MC, K7-CC, K2-MC] x4.

Row 23(24): [K3(4)-MC, K5-CC, K3-MC] x4.

Row 24(25): [K4(5)-MC, K3-CC, K4-MC] x4.

Row 25-27(26-29): With MC, K around.

Row 28(30): [K2, K2tog] repeat around. (33, 36 sts)

Row 29(31): K around.

Row 30(32): [K1, K2tog] repeat around. (22, 24 sts) 

To finish: Leaving a long tail, cut the yarn. Use your tapestry needle to weave tail through remaining stitches while slipping the stitches off the needles OR you could use a separate piece of yarn. Turn hat inside out, cinch and tie closed. Weave in ends.

Thank you so much for being here and happy making.

❤ Rin