Today we're thinking of an accessory for the youngest in your tribe. A kids' beanie with ears knitted on straight needles. A super useful piece to protect from the cold that doesn't have to be boring! And this one definitely isn't.
The extra reason to make it is our pure wool Rain or Shine yarn. Super soft, warm, and incredibly easy to work with. Before starting the pattern, head to the shop to pick your favorite color.
MATERIALS
Rain or Shine yarn color Basil 70 g / 2.5 oz
Knitting needles size n° 3.5 EU / 4 US
Circular knitting needles size n° 3.5 EU / 4 US with 40 cm / 16" cable
Stitch holder
Wool needle
GAUGE – STOCKINETTE STITCH
10 cm x 10 cm / 4" x 4"
20 stitches and 28 rows
STITCHES USED
Knit
Purl
Twisted knit:
knit the stitch through the back loop
Vivagno tubular edging:
at the beginning of each row, slip the first stitch purlwise with yarn in front, knit the second stitch; at the end of each row, slip the second to last stitch purlwise with yarn in front, knit the last stitch
Tubular edging:
row 1: repeat (knit 1, bring yarn to front and slip 1 purlwise, bring yarn to back) to the end of the row
repeat row 1 always
Stockinette stitch:
row 1: knit
row 2: purl
repeat rows 1 and 2
Stockinette stitch in the round:
knit all rounds
Lifted increase knit:
lift the yarn between the stitch worked and the next stitch, knit 1 twisted stitch
Slip, knit, pass slipped stitch over (SKP):
slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit the next stitch, pass the slipped stitch over the knit stitch
SIZES
Instructions given for size 6/9 years
Head circumference 52-54 cm / 20.5-21.3"
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Lower circumference about 46 cm / 18.1"
Total height (excluding ears) about 18 cm / 7.1"
DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
INSTRUCTIONS
The beanie is worked flat, starting separately from the earflaps and continuing in one piece for the crown. The ears are worked separately in the round and sewn to the top. The ties at the end of the earflaps are also worked separately in tubular stitch and then sewn on.
For the first earflap, with knitting needles size n° 3.5 EU / 4 US cast on 5 stitches.
Row 1: 2 stitches of vivagno tubular, increase 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1, increase 1 stitch knitwise, 2 stitches of vivagno tubular
row 2: 2 stitches of vivagno tubular, purl to the last 2 stitches, 2 stitches of vivagno tubular
row 3: 2 stitches of vivagno tubular, increase 1 stitch knitwise, knit to the last 2 stitches, increase 1 stitch knitwise, 2 stitches of vivagno tubular
row 4: purl.
Rows 3 and 4 set the stockinette stitch with vivagno tubular and side increases; repeat them 12 more times until you reach row 28, measuring 10 cm / 4", with 33 stitches on the needle. Leave the stitches on a stitch holder.
Work the second earflap the same way. Now for the top part, cast on 6 stitches, pick up the 33 stitches of the first earflap, cast on 16 stitches, pick up the 33 stitches of the second earflap, cast on 6 stitches: you have 94 stitches on the needle. Work stockinette stitch for 30 rows.
Row 31: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 9 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 86 stitches
row 32: purl
row 33: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 8 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 78 stitches
row 34: purl
row 35: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 7 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 70 stitches
row 36: purl
row 37: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 6 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 62 stitches
row 38: purl
row 39: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 5 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 54 stitches
row 40: purl
row 41: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 4 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 46 stitches
row 42: purl
row 43: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 3 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 38 stitches
row 44: purl
row 45: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 2 stitches) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 30 stitches
row 46: purl
row 47: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together, knit 1 stitch) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 22 stitches
row 48: purl
row 49: knit the first 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together) until the last 3 stitches, knit the last 3 stitches. You have 14 stitches
row 50: purl
row 51: repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together) until the end of the row
row 52: purl
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Thread the wool needle with the tail at the end of the last worked row, pass it through the stitches of that last row, and pull tight to close the center of the beanie, then continue sewing the back seam.
For the first tie, with knitting needles size n° 3.5 EU / 4 US cast on 8 stitches and work tubular stitch for about 40 cm / 16", then work one row as follows: repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together) until the end of the row. Bind off. Work the second tie the same way. Sew the ties to the points of the earflaps.
For the first ear, with circular knitting needles size n° 3.5 EU / 4 US cast on 19 stitches, join the last stitch to the first to work in the round and place a stitch marker to count rounds more easily. Work stockinette stitch for 6 rounds.
Round 7: decrease 1 stitch by knitting the first 2 stitches together, knit the next 5 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together) twice, knit the next 5 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the last 2 stitches together
rounds 8 to 10: knit
round 11: decrease 1 stitch by knitting the first 2 stitches together, knit the next 3 stitches, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together) twice, knit the next 3 stitches, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the last 2 stitches together
rounds 12 to 14: knit
round 15: decrease 1 stitch by knitting the first 2 stitches together, knit the next stitch, repeat (decrease 1 stitch by knitting 2 stitches together) twice, knit the next stitch, decrease 1 stitch by knitting the last 2 stitches together
rounds 16 and 17: knit
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail. Thread the wool needle with this tail, pass it through the stitches remaining on the last round, pull tightly to form the point, and secure. Work the second ear in the same way. Sew the ears to the top of the beanie about 9 cm / 3.5" apart.
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