Baby Beanie
Project: Baby Beanie
Pattern: A602
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: zzz
MEASUREMENTS
| Months | 0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To fit head | 35 cm | 40 cm | 45 cm | 48 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | 0 months | 3 months | 6 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincraft Baby 4ply Merino 50g balls | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
NEEDLES:
A set of 3.25mm double-pointed knitting needles.
Wool needle for sewing in ends.
TENSION:
28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
BEANIE
Using a set of 3.25mm needles, cast on 78 (90-100-108) sts.
Divide sts between 3 needles taking care not to twist cast
on edge.
1st round: * K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Rep 1st round 7 (7-7-9) times.
Work in stocking st (knit every round) until Beanie
measures 8 (9-9-10) cm from beg, and dec 6 (0-1-0) st/s
evenly across last round … 72 (90-99-108) sts.
Shape Crown:
1st round: * K2tog, K7, rep from * to end … 64 (80-88-
96) sts.
Work 1 (3-3-3) round/s.
Next round: * K2tog, K6, rep from * to end.
Work 1 (1-1-3) round/s.
Next round: * K2tog, K5, rep from * to end.
Work 1 round.
Next round: * K2tog, K4, rep from * to end.
Work 1 round.
Next round: * K2tog, K3, rep from * to end.
Work 1 round.
Next round: * K2tog, K2, rep from * to end.
Work 1 round.
Next round: * K2tog, K1, rep from * to end.
Work 1 round.
Next round: * K2tog, rep from * to end.
Next round: K0 (0-1-0), * K2tog, rep from * to end …
4 (5-6-6) sts.
Break off yarn, run end through rem sts, draw up tightly
and fasten off securely.
FINISHING
Sew in all ends.
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Lincraft Baby 4ply Merino, choose a soft 4ply yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles.
Suitable alternatives may include soft merino, baby wool, wool blends or smooth baby acrylic yarns suitable for wearing next to sensitive skin. Choose a yarn with enough elasticity to help the beanie retain its shape.
Customisation Ideas
- Work the beanie in a classic solid colour for a simple everyday finish.
- Use a tonal or lightly variegated 4ply yarn for subtle colour variation.
- Add simple stripes through the stocking stitch section.
- Make several sizes in coordinating colours as a baby gift set.
- Add a small pom pom to the crown after finishing.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn label used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibre and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the crown shaping and overall fit. Store the beanie flat or folded, and ensure it is completely dry before use or storage.
