Colourblock Beanie with Optional Pom Pom
Project: Colourblock Beanie with Optional Pom Pom
Pattern: P032
Craft type: Knitting
Difficulty: Easy Knit
An easy to knit beanie in our velour feel Luscious yarn, this pattern is the perfect introduction to knitting and shaping in the round. Available in four sizes, this beanie knits up quickly and includes a fun to make pom-pom.
MEASUREMENTS
| Size | 2-4 years | 5-7 years | 8-10 years | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To Fit Head | 52 cm | 53 cm | 55 cm | 56 cm | 59 cm |
Yarn Required:
| Yarn | 2-4 years | 5-7 years | 8-10 years | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ficio Luscious (M) 100g balls | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Ficio Luscious (C1) 100g balls | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Lincraft Grasslands 8ply (C2) 50g balls | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Please use only the yarn specified. Another yarn is likely to yield different results. Quantities are approximate as knitting styles may vary between knitters. Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.
NEEDLES AND EQUIPMENT:
A set of 4.50mm double pointed knitting needles.
OR if you prefer to work in the round using the magic loop technique,
4.50mm circular knitting needles.
A Pom Pom Maker.
Wool Needle for weaving in ends.
TENSION:
16.5 sts and 24 rows to 10cm over garter st, using 4.50mm needles.
KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS:
- K: Knit
- K2tog: Knit 2 Together
PATTERN
This pattern is written for our 2-4 year old beanie, all other stitch counts and sizes are written in the brackets for easy reference and are as follows 2-4 (5-7 - 8-10 – Women - Men)
Cuff:
Using 4.50mm needles and colour M, cast on 66 (68 - 72 - 76 - 78) sts loosely. Join stitches in the round, taking care not to twist the cast on edge. Place a marker at the beg of the round.
Row 1: *K2, P2, repeat from * to end.
Work in 2 x 2 rib until the piece measures 10 (10 - 10 - 12 -14) cm from the beginning
Main:
In the same colour and working in stockinette st continue until work measures 17 (18 - 19 - 19 - 21) cm from the beg of work.
Change yarn to C1 at the beg of the next round and continue working in stockinette until work measures 19 (20 - 21 - 22 - 24) cm from beg of work.
Next round: Continue using C1, knit and inc 1 (dec 1 - dec 5 - dec 1 - dec 3) sts as evenly as possible around ... 67 (67 - 67 - 75 - 75) sts
WOMEN’S AND MEN’S SIZES ONLY:
Row 1: K2, K2tog, K7, repeat from * to last st, K1 ... all sizes 67 sts
ALL SIZES CROWN SHAPING:
Row 1: K2, *K2tog, K6, rep from * to last st, K1 ... 59 sts
Row 2 and all alt rows: Knit all sts.
Row 3: K2, *K2tog, K5, repeat from * to last st, K1 ... 51 sts
Row 5: K2, *K2tog, K4, repeat from * to last st, K1 ... 43 sts
Row 7: K2, *K2tog, K3, repeat from * to last st, K1 ... 35 sts
Row 9: K2, *K2tog, K2, repeat from * to last st, K1 ... 27 sts
Row 11: *K2tog, K1, repeat from * to end ... 18 sts
Row 13: *K2tog, repeat from * to end ... 9 sts
Break off yarn and run end through remaining sts, draw up tightly and fasten off securely.
FINISHING
Using C2, make a pom pom and attach securely to crown of the beanie. Weave in all ends.
ITEM A: Stitch Detail
Alternative Yarns
When substituting Ficio Luscious, choose a soft yarn that can achieve the pattern tension of 16.5 sts and 24 rows to 10cm, using 4.50mm needles. For the pom pom, choose a yarn similar in weight and structure to Lincraft Grasslands 8ply.
Suitable alternatives for M and C1 may include plush chenille, velour-style or other soft bulky yarns that produce a similar fabric. For C2, a smooth 8ply wool, wool blend or synthetic yarn can be used to create the optional pom pom.
Customisation Ideas
- Choose two contrasting colours for M and C1 to emphasise the colourblock design.
- Use two tonal shades for a softer colour transition.
- Make the pom pom in a third contrasting colour using C2.
- Omit the pom pom for a simpler finished beanie.
- Use a different colour combination for each family member while following the same size-specific instructions.
Care Instructions
Follow the care instructions provided on the yarn labels used for the project. Wash gently using a method suitable for the selected fibres and reshape while damp.
Dry flat where recommended to help maintain the ribbed cuff, crown shaping and overall fit. If a pom pom is added, reshape it gently after washing and check regularly that it remains securely attached.
