Did you ever dreamed to be able to knit a beanie in just 2-3 hours?

Well, with this method, you will be able to do it.

And it’s not even something new. Everyone knows it. Even you, if you are a beginner. You just need to know how to: cast on, purl, knit, purl2together, knit2together.

I have used Lofti DK – Mistletoe – it’s been a yarn that I have bought from KnitCrate. This beautiful yarn contains 48% Merino Wool, 32% Cotton and 20% Baby Alpaca. It’s like a beautiful dream, soft and very easy to work with.

The yarn is also perfect for the ones who have sensitive scalp, because alpaca wool doesn’t contain lanolin.

Merino wool, cotton and alpaca create together the perfect mix for eliminating the moisture, keeping warm and still, the air is circulating inside the beanie. I tell you, if you have kids who sweat a lot (like mine), this mixture of yarn is perfect for them.

To create this cute beanie, you need 4,5 mm (US 7) circular needle with your desired length. I do prefer the longest one that exist, simply because I love the magic loop method. And also DK yarn, 3 markers and one unique marker, scissors and a tapestry needle.

For all the dimensions in the pattern, I have used a minus ease of 8cm / 3 in

The tension of my work is for 10 cm (4in) = 24 stitches & 34 rows

The entire beanie is knitted with purls and knits and in the round.

For today you can find the details to create the beanie for your little mousse, with a head circumference of 46 cm.

For the head circumstances of: 30 cm (36cm) 41cm (51cm) 56cm (61cm) an update will follow the next days.

Casting on…

Using a 4,5 mm circular needles, cast on 72 stitches with your preferred method. Knit one, purl one till the end and join in the round. Work like this for the next 5 cm or 17 rows. Don’t forget to use an unique marker for the beginning of the round.

The “body” of the beanie…

After 5 cm, change the sequence. Instead of knit you should purl and, instead of purl, you should knit. Work like this for the next 11 cm or 40 rows, after you have changed the sequence.

Decreasing…

Now we have to start with decreasing. Count to see if you still have 72 stitches because we will divide the beanie in 4 equal parts and you will need 3 more stitches, which will be different than the unique one.

R1 P3tog, (k1,p1)*16 st, k3tog (p1,k1)*16st, P3tog, (k1,p1)*16 st, k3tog (p1,k1)*16st

R2 knit and purl as the stitches require

R3 P3tog, (k1,p1)*14st, k3tog (p1,k1)*14st, P3tog, (k1,p1)*14 st, k3tog (p1,k1)*14st

R4 knit and purl as the stitches require

R5 P3tog, (k1,p1)*12st, k3tog (p1,k1)*12st, P3tog, (k1,p1)*12st, k3tog (p1,k1)*12st

R6 knit and purl as the stitches require

R7 P3tog, (k1,p1)*10st, k3tog (p1,k1)*10st, P3tog, (k1,p1)*10st, k3tog (p1,k1)*10st

R8 knit and purl as the stitches require

R9 P3tog, (k1,p1)*8st, k3tog (p1,k1)*8st, P3tog, (k1,p1)*8st, k3tog (p1,k1)*8st

R10 knit and purl as the stitches require

R11 P3tog, (k1,p1)*6st, k3tog (p1,k1)*6st, P3tog, (k1,p1)*6st, k3tog (p1,k1)*6st

R12 knit and purl as the stitches require

R13 P3tog, (k1,p1)*4st, k3tog (p1,k1)*4st, P3tog, (k1,p1)*4st, k3tog (p1,k1)*4st

R14 knit and purl as the stitches require

Now, leave some extra yarn and cut it. Pick a tapestry needle and thread it with the yarn and then put all the remaining stitches on the yarn and secure and close the gap with your preferred method.

You can leave it like that. It’s also very cute or, you can add a Pom-Pom or knit/crochet some ears, sew a mustache and there you have something really funny and warm for your little mousie.

Have fun with this little project and see you soon.

Bye, bye

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