Welcome my fellow knitting enthusiasts! Today I bring you a design that offers a satisfying challenge with beautiful results for both seasoned knitter or beginners. We will be diving into the delightful process of crafting a knitted beanie hat adorned with a mesmerizing sea foam pattern. With three sizes available – toddler, S/M, and large – this beanie pattern ensures a perfect fit for heads of all shapes and ages. I have included both detailed instructions and a handy chart that simplifies the creation of the intricate sea foam motif . So, gather your supplies, settle into your favorite knitting spot, and let's embark on this enchanting journey of crafting and creation.
Overview:
- Skill level: Intermediate.
- Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
- Sizes: this hat is available in three sizes, Size Toddler, Size S/M (adult), and Size L (adult), (see detailed measurements below).
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Materials:
- Suggested yarn: Alize Burcum Classic, (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors and quantities: "denim blue" 353 (1 skein), "light grey" 208 (1 skein).
- Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, sizes US 8 (5 mm).
- Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
- Stitch holder.
- Tapestry needle.
- Ring stitch marker.
- Size Toddler: head circumference = 17" - 18" (43 - 46 cm), height = 6.5" (16.5 cm).
- Size S/M: head circumference = 19"- 21" (48 - 53 cm), height = 8" (20.3 cm).
- Size L: head circumference = 22" - 23" (56 - 58.5 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).
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Size S/M
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Gauge: 18 sts and 22 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.
Yardage:
- Size Toddler: 80 - 82 yards (73- 75 m), approx.
- Size S/M: 98 - 100 yards (90- 92 m), approx.
- Size L: 135 - 137 yards (120- 122 m), approx.
- st: stitch.
- sts: stitches.
- sl st: slip stitch.
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- sth: stitch holder.
- k2tog: knit two stitches together.
Instructions:
Note: Yarn (A) refers to the background color yarn, and yarn (B) refers to the other color yarn.
With yarn (A), cast on 70 (80, 90) 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, work as follows:
Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.
Repeat the rib round four (five, five) more times, knit one round. Bind on yarn (B).
General pattern:
Note: Always sl st through back loop.
With yarn (B), work the next two rounds:
Round 1: k 3, sl st 4, k 3, repeat to end.
Round 2: p 3, sl st 4, p 3, repeat to end.
With yarn (A), work the next two rounds:
Round 3: k 2, hold st on sth to back, k the next two sts, k the on hold st, hold two sts in front, k next st, k the on hold sts, k 2, repeat to end.
Round 4: k to end.
With yarn (B), work the next two rounds:
Round 5: sl st 2, k 6, sl st 2, repeat to end.
Round 6: sl st, 2, p 6, sl st 2, repeat to end.
With yarn (A), work the next two rounds:
Round 7: hold two sts in front, k next st, k the on hold sts, k 4, hold st on sth to back, k the next two sts, k the on hold st, repeat to end.
Round 8: k to end.
Round 1: k 8, k2tog, repeat to end. [63 (72, 81) sts]
Rounds 2-3: k to end.
Round 4: k 7, k2tog, repeat to end. [56 (64, 72) sts]
Rounds 5-6: k to end.
Change to DPNs when needed.
Round 7: k 6, k2tog, repeat to end. [49 (56, 63) sts]
Toddler Size:
Round 8: k to end.
Round 9: k 5, k2tog, repeat to end. [42 sts]
Round 10: k to end.
Round 11: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. [35 sts]
Round 12: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. [28 sts]
Round 13: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. [21 sts]
Round 14: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. [14 sts]
Round 15: k 2 k2tog, repeat to end. [7 sts]
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.
Size S/M:
Rounds 8-9: k to end.
Round 10: k 5, k2tog, repeat to end. [48 sts]
Round 11: k to end.
Round 12: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. [40 sts]
Round 13: k to end.
Round 14: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. [32 sts]
Round 15: k to end.
Round 16: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. [24 sts]
Round 17: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. [16 sts]
Round 18: k 2 k2tog, repeat to end. [8 sts]
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.
Size L:
Rounds 8-9: k to end.
Round 10: k 5, k2tog, repeat to end. [54 sts]
Rounds 11-12: k to end.
Round 13: k 4, k2tog, repeat to end. [45 sts]
Round 14: k to end.
Round 15: k 3, k2tog, repeat to end. [36 sts]
Round 16: k to end.
Round 17: k 2, k2tog, repeat to end. [27 sts]
Round 18: k to end.
Round 19: k 1, k2tog, repeat to end. [18 sts]
Round 20: k to end.
Round 21: k2tog to end. [9 sts]
Cut yarn, leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.
Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.
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