Striped Baby Beanie

This adorable striped beanie is designed for babies and is perfect for chilly days. The hat features alternating stripes in light grey, dark grey, and a vibrant orange hue, topped with a fluffy pom-pom for extra cuteness!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Soft worsted weight yarn in the following colors:
• Light Grey: 1 skein
• Dark Grey: 1 skein
• Orange: 1 skein
• Knitting Needles: US size 8 (5.0 mm) circular needles or double-pointed needles (DPNs)
• Stitch marker
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Pom-pom maker or fork for making pom-pom

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• CO: Cast On
• k: Knit
• p: Purl
• st: Stitch
• k2tog: Knit two stitches together (decrease)
• BO: Bind Off

Instructions:

1. Preparing to Knit

Start by casting on 60 stitches using the light grey yarn. Make sure to leave a long tail for sewing later.

2. Ribbing

For the ribbing, knit the first 5 rows as follows:

• Row 1: *k2, p2; repeat from * to end of row.
• Row 2-5: Repeat Row 1.

3. Body of the Hat

Switch to stockinette stitch for the body of the hat:

• Row 6: Knit all stitches in light grey.
• Row 7: Purl all stitches in light grey.
• Row 8: Knit all stitches in dark grey.
• Row 9: Purl all stitches in dark grey.
• Row 10: Knit all stitches in orange.
• Row 11: Purl all stitches in orange.

Continue this sequence (light grey, dark grey, orange) for a total of 6 stripe sets (12 total rows), alternating between the colors as indicated.

4. Shaping the Crown

Time to shape the top of the hat! Begin decreasing:

• Row 1: *k8, k2tog; repeat from * to end (54 stitches).
• Row 2: Purl all stitches.
• Row 3: *k7, k2tog; repeat from * to end (48 stitches).
• Row 4: Purl all stitches.
• Row 5: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * to end (42 stitches).
• Row 6: Purl all stitches.
• Row 7: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * to end (36 stitches).
• Row 8: Purl all stitches.
• Row 9: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * to end (30 stitches).
• Row 10: Purl all stitches.
• Row 11: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * to end (24 stitches).
• Row 12: Purl all stitches.
• Row 13: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * to end (18 stitches).
• Row 14: Purl all stitches.
• Row 15: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to end (12 stitches).

5. Final Decrease

Row 16: *k2tog; repeat from * to end (6 stitches).

6. Bind Off

Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Pull the yarn through the remaining 6 stitches to secure. Weave in any loose ends.

7. Pom-Pom

Make a pom-pom using yarn. Aim for a fluffy and rounded shape. Attach it securely to the top of the hat.

Finishing Touches

Give your beanie a gentle wash to relax the stitches. Block if desired. Your striped baby beanie is now ready to keep your little one warm!