Pattern: Inspire a Mind
Infant Beanie (FREE)
This pattern includes two variations of the hat; one with a simple ribbed brim and one with a roll brim. Also included are instructions for a quick flower.
Materials:
Hand-Dyed Sport weight yarn held with Hand-Dyed Baby Suri Alpaca in pink colors used in sample.
- US 10.5 (6.5mm) straight needles (hat is knit flat, then seamed)
- Tapestry Needle
Sizing: 11”-12” circumference
Gauge: 14 Stitches and 19 Rows = 4 inches
Gauge: 14 Stitches and 19 Rows = 4 inches
Abbreviations:
- CO - Cast On (I used the long tail cast on and left an extra long tail for seaming up later.
- BO - Bind off (knitwise)
- KFB - Knit front and back of stitch
- K2tog – Knit two stitches together
Roll Brim Hat:
Cast on 40 sts (leave an extra long tail for seaming up later)
Work in stockinette until hat measures 6” from CO edge.
Decrease:
Row 1: K2, K2tog across row
Row 2: Purl
Row 3: K1, K2tog across row
Row 4: Purl
Row 5: K2tog across row
Using tapestry needle, break yarn leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining stitches and pull tightly. Seam up the back and weave in ends.
