Accessory Knitting Patterns

The Nordic Snowflake Beanie Free Pattern

Anonymous • July 03, 2026

Embrace the winter chill with the Nordic Snowflake Beanie, a cozy and stylish hat featuring intricate snowflake motifs. Perfect for keeping warm and adding a touch of Scandinavian charm to your winter wardrobe.

Materials Needed

Yarn: Worsted weight wool yarn in two colors (e.g., white and navy blue)
Needles: US 8 (5mm) circular needles
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Stitch Marker: To mark the beginning of the round
Scissors: For cutting yarn
Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On

Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 96 stitches with the main color (MC). Ensure that you are not twisting the stitches as you join in the round. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.

2. Ribbing

For the first 6 rounds, work in a ribbing pattern:

Round 1-6: *K2, P2* repeat from * to * around.

3. Begin the Snowflake Pattern

Starting from Round 7, begin the snowflake chart pattern:

Work the chart over 24 stitches, repeating it four times around the hat.
Continue working the snowflake chart until it is complete, which will take a total of 24 rounds.

4. Decrease for the Crown

Once you have completed the snowflake pattern, it’s time to shape the crown of the beanie:

Round 1: *K10, K2tog* repeat from * to * around. (88 stitches remaining)
Round 2: Knit all stitches.
Round 3: *K9, K2tog* repeat from * to * around. (80 stitches remaining)
Round 4: Knit all stitches.

Continue this pattern of decreasing one stitch between each K2tog every other round until you have 8 stitches remaining.

5. Finishing

Once you have only 8 stitches left:

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
Thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat.
Weave in all ends using a tapestry needle.