Monday, January 3, 2011

Easy Garter Stitch Baby Beanie

I devised this for a friend's up-and-coming baby, to match a cardigan I had already made. This is my first pattern, so I'm not entirely sure on the gauge.

Notions:
Size 6 dpns
I Love This Cotton yarn - one skein

Directions:
Cast on 60 stitches.
Knit in garter stitch until hat measures 4".

Crown shaping:
Knit 12 stitches, place marker. Do this 5 times.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, etc: Purl.
Rows 1, 3, 5, etc: K2tog, knit to next marker.
Proceed in pattern until 5 stitches remain; cut long tail and thread through active loops (make sure you don't go through your markers). Sew in remaining ends.

Enjoy!