I've had many requests for this little beanie pattern , so I thought i'd write it up and share it with you all. This is an extremely simple and quick knit. Cast on at the beginning of a DVD, and you could be casting off as the credits roll!
The following measurements fit my Ziggy's 49cm head perfectly, however, they are meant to be used as a guide only. Decide how wide you would like your beanie to be, then cast on the appropriate number of stitches to suit your preferences and choice of yarn.
DETAILS
Finished measurements:
18"/47 cm long x 8"/20cm wide
Yarn:
Any bulky yarn would work well. I've used Moda Vera Shiver (super soft
for a little persons head, and it drapes beautifully). 2 x 50 gram
balls.
[approximately 90m of yarn]
Needles and Notions:
1 pair 7.5mm needles
Tapestry needle
Gauge:
Not important in this pattern.
Using Provisional Cast on on method, cast on 25 stitches.
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Purl
Starting with Row 3, be sure to slip (as if to purl) the last three stitches on each KNIT row. This will give you and i-cord trim to keep the edge from curling.
Row 3: Knit (being sure to slip the last 3 stitches!)
Row 4: Purl
Repeat Rows 3 & 4 until your piece is long enough to wrap around your child's head.
Break working yarn, leaving a tail long enough for grafting. Remove provisional stitches and place live sitches on needle. Knit into the little half stitch at the end of the non i-cord edge to make up equal number of stiches on each needle.
Using Kitchener Stitch, graft the 2 sets of live stitches together.
Join top seam, making sure the grafted section is placed at middle back of hat.
Add tassles, and enjoy!
This is cuteness personified.
Posted by: Megan | July 12, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Very cute, and I love the color!
Posted by: evie s. | July 12, 2009 at 11:15 PM
Thank you so much for sharing the pattern, its gorgeous!
Posted by: Linda | July 13, 2009 at 12:53 AM
i must try:)
Posted by: Zelia | July 13, 2009 at 04:52 AM
delicious pea green...talented you...thank you,M...must make this as well...love you..xo
Posted by: theresa/t does wool | July 13, 2009 at 07:30 AM
matches those dreamy eyes~elk
Posted by: elk | July 13, 2009 at 09:03 AM
I'm going to give this one a go! How cute is the model! ((SQUEEZE))
Posted by: kathie | July 13, 2009 at 11:22 AM
Say what:?
Is this knit-speak?
Oh I simply must learn one day.
That pea-soup beanie is delicious! I think I need to learn to knit.xo
Posted by: gillian | July 13, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Aww, this is DARLING! I would love to link to this if you didn't mind!
Posted by: Rachel | July 13, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Your adorable hat has just inspired me to learn how to purl (finally), slip stitches and do the cool provisional cast on thing. I love how the edge is coming out! Hopefully, I'll get through the hat soon and successfully learn to kitchener stitch. (This might not be a great second project for me since all I've made is a knitted scarf, but it's so cute, I'm going to make several leaps at once! It's going surprisingly well.)
Posted by: Andree | July 13, 2009 at 04:17 PM
hey i love this it is so so cute!
the only thing is i dont understand this part:
Remove provisional stitches and place live sitches on needle. Knit into the little half stitch at the end of the non i-cord edge to make up equal number of stiches on each needle.
could you please please explain i would love to knit this :)
x
Posted by: catherine | July 14, 2009 at 02:55 AM
Soooooo lovely!!!
Posted by: lisette | July 14, 2009 at 05:01 PM
Hy!
Thank you for the great instruction.
I just did it. The cap looks great and I think our son (11 months) likes it, because he did not turn it off instantly.
Greets from far away, but namely near, Austria,
Angelika
Posted by: Angelika Kordik | September 20, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Thanks for sharing this pattern, I made one for my 3 year old out of icelandic wool and he loves it.
Greetings from Reykjavík Iceland,
Ásta
Posted by: Ásta | September 22, 2009 at 06:50 AM
soooo cute!!!!
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gosh i love this pattern! thanks for the generous share! xo m.
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