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Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Knitting - simple beanie - one size fits most

This is a super simple pattern for a really cute beanie. This beanie is unisex, depending on the yarn you choose. It's a one size fits most pattern.

Size: One size fits most (depending on the needle size and yarn weight you use).
Size 6 worsted weight fits my 2 and 4 year old's. Size 6 chunky weight fit me, a petite woman.

Materials: 3 (1 3/4 oz) balls of yarn of your choice
Size 5 (24”) needles (for 12-18 months), size 6 (for 18 months +)
Large tapestry needle
Vertical gauge: 5 st. per inch.

Directions:
1. Cast on 68.
2. P2, K2 rib for 2” for brim. Brim does not fold up, it's a beanie.
3. Change to K st and work until piece measures 6”.
4. k5, descend (k2t), k in last 5 st.
5. K whole row
6. Descend 3 times as you k around.
7. Descend 2 times as you k around.
8. Descend 1 time as you k around.
9. K whole row.
10. Dec 1 time as you k around.
11. K whole row.
12. K whole row.
13. K whole row.
14. K whole row.
15. Cut yarn to 10”. Weave a long piece of yarn onto a tapestry needle. Weave yarn through stitches on needle. Take off needle. Pull up tightly, double knot. Take down through hat and weave through underneath stitches.

Voila! finished.

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