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Simple Checkered Beanie


Hello everyone! Sometimes, a nice and quick project is all you need to make a cute present for this season's celebrations. So a pattern that only has knit and purl stitches, and could be finished within a few hours is the perfect project! This is a very easy to make beanie hat that features a simple but detectable checkered pattern, even though its knit from a single colored yarn. What I did -which was new for me in this hat- is the decreasing rows; they don't consist of lines that start after the general pattern and end up meeting at the center top. Instead, they are rounds that get smaller as you reach the top. I hope you have fun making this hat!

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.





Materials:

  • Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the following colors: Lavender 10625 (1 skein) and White 208 (1 skein).
  • Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 8 (5 mm).
  • Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 6 (4 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Stitch marker.



Sizes and measurements: 

  • Size S: head circumference = 20" (53 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
  • Size M: head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 8" (20 cm).
  • Size L: head circumference = 24" (61 cm), height = 8.5" (22 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 25 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

  • Size S: 198 - 200 yards (180 - 182 m), approx.
  • Size M: 208 - 210 yards (190 - 192 m), approx. 
  • Size L: 218 - 220 yards (200 - 202 m), approx.

 



Knitting Terms:

  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • k2tog: knit two stitches together.





Instructions:

With lavender yarn and size 6 (4 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 96 (108120) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, knit one round, then work as follows:

Ribs round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the ribs round 12 times. Switch to size 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, then work as follows:

Round 1: k all sts.

Round 2: p all sts.

Round 3: k all sts.

Round 4: p 6, k 6, repeat to end.

Round 5: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 4 and 5 two more times.

Round 6: p all sts.

Round 7: k all sts.

Round 8: k 6, p 6, repeat to end.

Round 9: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 8 and 9 two more times.

Round 10: p all sts.

Round 11: k all sts.

Round 12: p 6, k 6, repeat to end.

Round 13: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 12 and 13 two more times.

Size S: start decreasing rounds.

Sizes M and L: keep working the pattern.

Round 14: p all sts.

Round 15: k all sts.

Round 16: k 6, p 6, repeat to end.

Round 17: k all sts.

Repeat rounds 16 and 17 two more times.  





Decreasing Rounds: 

Round 1: p all sts.

Round 2: k 14 (16, 18), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 3: p all sts.

Round 4: k 6 (7, 8), k2tog, *k 13 (15, 17), k2tog, repeat from * to last 7 (8, 9) sts, k to end. 84 (96, 108) sts

Round 5: p all sts.

Round 6: k 12 (14, 16), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 7: p all sts.

Round 8: k 5 (6, 7), k2tog, *k 11 (13, 15), k2tog, repeat from * to last 6 (7, 8) sts, k to end. 72 (84, 96) sts

Round 9: p all sts.

Round 10: k 10 (12, 14), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 11: p all sts.

Round 12: k 4 (5, 6), k2tog, *k 9 (11, 13), k2tog, repeat from * to last 5 (6, 7) sts, k to end. 60 (72, 84) sts

Change to DPNs.

Round 13: p all sts.

Round 14: k 8 (10, 12), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 15: p all sts.

Round 16: k 3 (4, 5), k2tog, *k 7 (9, 11), k2tog, repeat from * to last 4 (5, 6) sts, k to end. 48 (60, 72) sts

Round 17: p all sts.

Round 18: k 6 (8, 10), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 19: p all sts.

Round 20: k 2 (3, 4), k2tog, *k 5 (7, 9), k2tog, repeat from * to last 3 (4, 5) sts, k to end. 36 (48, 60) sts

Round 21: p all sts.

Round 22: k 4 (6, 8), k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 23: p all sts.

Round 24: k 1 (2, 3), k2tog, *k 3 (5, 7), k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 (3, 4) sts, k to end. 24 (36, 48) sts

Size S:

Last round: k2tog to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends. 

Size M:

Round 25: p all sts.

Round 26: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 27: p all sts.

Round 28: k 1, k2tog, *k 3, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k to end. (24 sts)

Last round: k2tog to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

Size L: 

Round 25: p all sts.

Round 26: k 6, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 27: p all sts.

Round 28: k 2, k2tog, *k 5, k2tog, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k to end. (36 sts)

Round 29: p all sts.

Round 30: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end.

Round 31: p all sts.

Round 32: k 1, k2tog, *k 3, k2tog, repeat from * to last 2 sts, k to end. (24 sts)

Last round: k2tog to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

Make a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter pompom using lavender and white yarn and fix it tight on top.



Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

All About Hearts Beanie


Hello everyone! this is the promised accompanying piece to my All About Hearts Scarf, and the last post of this year's February Head wear series. I had a lot of fun this month designing different kinds of hats, and the response to them has been more than amazing, so thank you all! Please tune in for next month's projects.

Skill level: Intermediate







Materials:

  • Yarn: Nako Vison, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz (100 g), 213 yards (195 m), in the color Light Cream (62): 1 skein.
  • Knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Ring stitch marker.





Gauge: 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in Brioche Stitch.

Yardage:
160 - 170 m / 175 - 185 yds.

Measurements (one size):

  • A= 26 cm/ 10"
  • B= 22 cm/ 8.5"






Knitting terms:
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • yo: yarn over.
  • sl st: slip stitch.
  • wyfw: with yarn forward.



Instructions:

Notes:
  • When changing the pattern from brioche to simple ribs, knit the knit stitch together with the yo, and purl the purl stitch together with the yo.
  • The use of stitch marker is necessary to align the heart to the center of the scarf.

Cast on 60 sts using stretchy cast on method, You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy cast on method here: 


Row 1: p 1, k 1 to end.

Brioche stitch stripe:

Row 2: *sl st wyfw, k 1, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Row 3: *sl st wyfw, k st and yo together, bring yarn forward, repeat from * to end.

Repeat row 3 six more times, in last row, put the ring stitch marker in the middle of the row.




Heart pattern:
Rows 1 and 2: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 4 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 3 and 4: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 8 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 5 and 6: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 12 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 7 and 8: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 16 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 9 and 10: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 20 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 11 and 12: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 24 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 13 and 14: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 28 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 15-20: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 32 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 21 and 22: repeat row 13.

Rows 23 and 24: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 4 sts brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 25 and 26: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Work 4 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the heart pattern and the brioche rows twice, then work the heart pattern one more time.



Work the inverted heart pattern as follows:

Rows 1 and 2: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple ribs pattern, 8 sts brioche pattern, 6 sts in simple pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 3 and 4: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple ribs pattern, 4 sts brioche pattern, 10 sts in simple pattern,18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 5 and 6: 16 sts in brioche pattern, 28 sts in simple ribs pattern, 16 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 7-12: 14 sts in brioche pattern, 32 sts in simple ribs pattern, 14 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 13 and 14: repeat row 5.

Rows 15 and 16: 18 sts in brioche pattern, 24 sts in simple ribs pattern, 18 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 17 and 18: 20 sts in brioche pattern, 20 sts in simple ribs pattern, 20 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 19 and 20: 22 sts in brioche pattern, 16 sts in simple ribs pattern, 22 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 21 and 22: 24 sts in brioche pattern, 12 sts in simple ribs pattern, 24 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 23 and 24: 26 sts in brioche pattern, 8 sts in simple ribs pattern, 26 sts in brioche pattern.

Rows 25 and 26: 28 sts in brioche pattern, 4 sts in simple ribs pattern, 28 sts in brioche pattern.

Work 4 rows in brioche pattern.

Repeat the inverted heart pattern and the brioche rows twice, then work the heart pattern one more time. Work 8 rows in brioche pattern. work one row in simple ribs pattern. Cast off all sts.



Sewing the beanie:
Fold the rectangular piece in half (along the row between the two inverted hearts). Sew the first row and the last row together using the mattress stitch. Weave in loose ends.

Making the cord:
Using the same yarn, make a 60" (100 cmI-cord rope and weave in any loose ends. 

Closing the top:
Leaving about 0.5" (1.25 cm) from the sewing line, Insert the cord between the first and second brioche ribs at one edge, *leave about 2" (5 cm) from that point, then pull the cord out. reinsert the cord after a distance of 1" (2.5 cm)*. repeat between ** about five times, until you circle back to the sewing line. Pull out the cord about 0.5" (1.25 cm) from the sewing line. Scrunch the top shut by pulling the two ends of the cord tightly, then tie them into a bow.   



Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.