The “BEN” hat - a simple first beanie

Knit up a quick and unique baby shower gift with this easy knitting pattern for a simple striped beanie.

THE BASICS

• Pattern includes 6 sizes: Newborn / 3-6 months / 6-12 months / Toddler / Child / Adult

• Pattern is written in ENGLISH and uses standard U.S. knitting terms

• Instructions are for knitting in the round on circular and double pointed needles

• Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)

• Knitting skill level - INTERMEDIATE

SKILLS YOU’LL NEED

• Knitting in the round

• Basic increases and decreases

• Knitting I-cord

SUPPLIES YOU’LL NEED

• Approx. 90 to 180 yds (82 to 165 m) DK or light-worsted weight yarn depending on size made

• U.S. size 6 (4mm) 12” or 16” circular needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• U.S. size 6 (4mm) double pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge

• Stitch marker

• Yarn needle

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This pattern is for personal, non-commercial use only. It may not be sold in full or in part. All commercial use, as well as reproduction, publication, or distribution (including distribution of the digital file and/or photographs) without written permission from the copyright owner is strictly prohibited.