R2D2 Beanie
by Carissa Browning Materials: Caron Simply Soft (100% Acrylic, 3 oz/85g, 165yds/151m) one skein each in 2697 Royale and 2710 Grey Heather Small amount of worsted black acrylic yarn Small amount of loose stuffing US7/4.5mm circular or double-pointed needles TapestryNeedle Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4in/10cm in stst Finished Size: Child[Adult Small, Adult Large] Circumference = 19[21, 24]in/48[54, 61]cm Note: As written, a basic striped hat is knitted, and then details are added with duplicate stitch. You could instead use the chart to work the hat using stranded knitting. Abbreviations: CO = cast on k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together rnd(s) = round(s) ssk = slip 1 knitwise twice, knit 2 together through back loop st(s) = stitch(es) stst = stockinette stitch
PATTERN
With grey yarn, CO 84[96, 108] sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Work 4[5, 5] rnds in k2, p2 ribbing. Join blue, but do not cut grey. With blue, knit 2[2, 3] rnds in stst. Twist blue and grey strands once to prevent a hole. Knit 1[1, 1] rnd in grey. Twist strands and knit 5[6, 6] rnds in blue. Twist strands and knit 8[9, 10] rnds in grey, twisting strands every 4[5, 5] rnds to carry blue strand along, but still working with grey. CrownShaping: Rnd 1: With grey, {k6[7, 8], k2tog, k6[7, 8]} 6 times - 78[90, 102] sts. Rnd 2 and all even rnds: knit even with same color as previous rnd. Rnd 3: With grey, {k6[7, 8], ssk, k5[6, 7]} 6 times - 72[84, 96] sts. Rnd 5: With blue, {k5[6, 7], k2tog, k5[6, 7]} 6 times - 66[78, 90] sts. Rnd 7: With blue, {k5[6, 7], ssk, k4[5, 6]} 6 times - 60[72, 84] sts. Rnd 9: With blue, {k4[5, 6], k2tog, k4[5, 6]} 6 times - 54[66, 78] sts. Rnd 11: With grey, {k4[5, 6], ssk, k3[4, 5]} 6 times - 48[60, 72] sts. Rnd 13: With blue, {k3[4, 5], k2tog, k3[4, 5]} 6 times - 42[54, 66] sts. Rnd 15: With grey, {k3[4, 5], ssk, k2[3, 4]} 6 times - 36[48, 60] sts. Rnd 17: With grey, {k2[3, 4], k2tog, k2[3, 4]} 6 times - 30[42, 54} sts. Rnd 19: With grey, {k2[3, 4], ssk, k1[2, 3] 6 times - 24[36, 48] sts. Child Size Only: Rnd 21: With grey, k2tog 6 times - 12 sts. Rnd 22: With grey, knit even. Adult Small Size Only: Rnd 21: With grey, {k2, k2tog, k2} 6 times - 30 sts. Rnd 23: With grey, {k2, ssk, k1} 6 times - 24 sts. Rnd 25: With grey, k2tog 6 times - 12 sts. Rnd 26: With grey, knit even. Adult Large Size Only: Rnd 21: With grey, {k3, k2tog, k3} 6 times - 42 sts. Rnd 23: With grey, {k3, ssk, k2} 6 times - 36 Rnd 25: With grey, {k2, k2tog, k2} 6 times - 30 sts. Rnd 27: With grey, {k2, ssk, k1} 6 times - 24 sts. Rnd 29: With grey, k2tog 6 times - 12 sts. Rnd 30: With grey, knit even. All Sizes: Cut yarn and thread tail through remaining sts using tapestry needle. Pull tight and tie off. Weave in ends. Using tapestry needle and duplicate stitch method, add details to match appropriate chart below. Projecting Bits (make 2): With grey, CO 12 sts leaving a long tail. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Knit 7 rnds. Join black and cut grey. Next rnd, k2tog 6 times - 6 sts. Next rnd, k2tog 3 times - 3 sts Cut yarn and thread through remaining sts using tapestry needle. Stuff with batting and use tapestry needle and CO tail to sew to hat along dashed lines from chart. Weave in ends. Put on hat and make beeping noises. Feel free to email questions to CarissaLB@yahoo.com This pattern is intended for personal use only. Please do not try to sell it or any product made from it. Thank you.
