After the cozy plaid charm of Snuggles Sweater by Cindy O’Malley last week, let’s move from a fashionable pup to a beautiful beanie that flows with soft lace, playful finishing, and plenty of handmade personality!
The Waterfall Beanie by Marie Greene immediately caught my eye because it has that sweet balance of practical and pretty. I love accessories that do more than keep us warm. This beanie adds charm, texture, and a lovely finishing touch, whether it’s made for a baby, a child, a teen, or an adult. And because it’s designed as the companion to the Waterfall Sweater, it has that wonderful feeling of being part of a complete knitted story.
I’ve always had a soft spot for hats; I have many knitted hats and probably one in every color. They’re practical, expressive, and such satisfying little projects to knit. This is one I’d love to make for myself soon and for family members too, especially with all those size options that Marie Greene included. I’ll keep you posted.
skill level Intermediate
time A satisfying accessory project with lovely details to enjoy from cast on to finishing
ideal for Gift knitting, matching family hats, using a special skein, and knitters who enjoy lace with a playful finish
you will practice Lace knitting, picot bind-off, creating a drawstring closure, finishing with braided cord, ribbon, or I cord, working across multiple sizes, and blocking for final measurements
finished size Head circumference 11 (15, 17⅓, 19⅔, 22, 23⅔) inches [28 (38, 44, 50, 56, 60)cm] blocked. From folded brim to picot ruffle 5¼ (6½, 7¾, 8½, 10, 11) inches [12.8 (16.5, 19.4, 21.25, 25, 27.5)cm] blocked
Waterfall Beanie by Marie Greene for ANPTmag Issue 69; photo by Angela Watts of Tekoa Rose Photography for ANPTmag
This pattern was featured in ANPTmag Issue 69, Scrappy and Spectacular. This issue celebrates the creative magic of scraps, those beautiful leftover threads, yarns, and fabric pieces that are far too lovely to toss. Throughout the magazine, designers explored clever ways to turn small bits from the stash into something fresh, useful, and full of personality.
I love this theme because every maker knows the joy of saving just enough yarn or fabric because it might be perfect for something later. Issue 69 leans right into that joy, encouraging us to look at leftovers with imagination. Whether the project is spontaneous and playful or carefully planned, the issue is all about transforming what we already have into something meaningful and spectacular.
From the website description, Waterfall Beanie is designed as the perfect companion to the Waterfall Sweater. It features a graceful lace panel, a whimsical picot bind off, and a clever drawstring closure. The finishing cord can be braided, made from ribbon, or worked as I cord, which makes the final look both functional and fun. Sized from preemie to adult large, it’s a charming knit with plenty of room for personalization.
Get the Waterfall Beanie pattern here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/waterfall-beanie/
Get ANPTmag Issue 69 print version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-69-print-version/
Get ANPTmag Issue 69 digital version here
https://www.aneedlepullingthread.com/product/issue-69-digital-version/
Waterfall Beanie by Marie Greene for ANPTmag Issue 69; photo by Angela Watts of Tekoa Rose Photography for ANPTmag
What makes this project so exciting is the combination of lace, picot edging, and a customizable drawstring closure. It’s a small project with a polished finish, and the cord detail gives knitters a lovely opportunity to use ribbon, leftover yarn, or a carefully chosen accent from the stash.
Would you finish your Waterfall Beanie with a braided cord, ribbon, or matching I cord?
Join me next week to find out which inspiring ANPTmag knitting project I’ll share with you!
