Enjoy 15% off with the code BEAR15.
OR save 30% if you buy the 3 matching patterns together: Beaded Rib Mittens, Bear Hug Sweater and Bear Hug Beanie (no code needed).
Both offers valid until February 15, 2025.

Bear Hug Beanie is a unisex hat made in a simple but interesting stitch pattern that creates a very stretchy fabric. The hat is a fast knit, with easy to remember pattern repeat, and contains both written instructions and charts for 5 sizes, from toddler to adult large - so you can make matching hats for the whole family. It will look best in solid or semi-solid colourways - I made two of my samples with Miss Babs Yowza in Boysenberry and Oyster.

Patterns for matching items, Bear Hug Sweater and Beaded Rib Mittens, are available in my Ravelry store and on ewelinamurach.com.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
To fit: 1-2 years (3-5 years, 6 years-adult S, adult M, adult L)
Finished circumference: 42 (44, 48, 54, 60) cm/16.75 (17.5, 19.25, 21.5, 24) in
Finished length: 18 (19, 21, 23, 24) cm/7.25 (7.75, 8.5, 9.25, 9.5) in
Shown in sizes 3 (Oyster), 4 (Boysenberry) and 5 (Spruce). To be worn with approx. 3-7 cm/1.25-3 in of negative ease.

Note: As the ribbed fabric is very stretchy, the circumference measurements are given for the hat slightly stretched. When selecting a size for a child, measure their head - do not make the decision based on the age only as children grow at different rates.

Gauge (blocked)
Beaded rib stitch: 25 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm/4 in, with larger needle(s), stretched
1x1 rib: 25 sts and 34 rows = 10 cm/4 in, with smaller needle(s), stretched

Yarn
Smooth DK yarn in a solid or semi-solid colourway,
approx. 125 (140, 165, 205, 240) m/140 (155, 185, 225, 265) yds

Shown in Miss Babs Yowza (100% superwash merino wool, 512 m/560 yds per 227 g/8 oz, in Boysenberry and Oyster) and in Sublime Extra Fine Merino DK (discontinued 100% superwash merino wool, 116 m/127 yds per 50 g, in Spruce).

Needles and Notions
• Larger needle(s): 3.75 mm/US 5 needle(s) in preferred style for working small circumferences
• Smaller needle(s): 3.25 mm/US 3 needle(s) in preferred style for working small circumferences
• 1 stitch marker
• Waste yarn, for tubular cast on
• Yarn needle

Skills Needed
Knit, purl, increases, decreases, tubular or long tail cast on, working in the round.