This knitting pattern shows you how to make a child's beanie that has a faux fur feather trim.
Trim
Cast on 96sts using the feather wool (Pink)
Garter stitch 8 rows
Change to 8ply yarn (Lilac)
st-st 20 rows
Begin decreasing as follows
(K8 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row.
(K7 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row
(K6 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row
(K5 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row
(K4 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row
(K3 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row
(K2 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row
(K1 K2tog) to the end.
P1 row
(k2 tog) to the end.
Thread Yarn through stitches and draw up, fasten off securely.
Sew down side seam and decorate with a small flower.
By Shellie Wilson. Shellie is the chief creative editor for Craftbits.
Can you give me an idea as to gauge, or how many stitches to cast on for a size appropriate for a 3 year old?
I do appreciate the free pattern.
Turned out lovely, but is quite small. It's very nice.