Simple Beanie aka Lollipop Hat By Elena Nodel
My daughter needed some warm hats for the cold weather we have been having and as I had just bought a whole bunch of yummy super soft merino yarn in ten different colors, she decided she needed a hat in every color and combination possible with green being her favorite, so hence the idea. I wanted a pattern that is easy to customize and to create different looks. Therefore there are simple instructions here as well as several different options for varying the look of the hats. My daughter calls all the hats I am making using this pattern "Lollipop Hats" .. hence the name..her names usually stay over mine. Have fun creating your own combinations using the pattern as a guide.
Notions
4 mm/US #6 circular needles (40 cm/16") 4 mm/US #6 double pointed needles or long circular for magic looping. Stitch marker
Yarn Required
83 (100, 114) meters 0r 90 (110, 125) yards of DK wool yarn. (Use either a single color or several).
Suggested Yarn:
Sweet Merino DK by Colour Adventures (100% merin0; 229 m/250yds in 115 g/4.0 0z) Gauge: 22 sts per 4 inches in stockinette stitch on 4 mm/US #6 needles or size required to meet gauge. Sizes: 6-12 months (1-3T, 3-5T)
Abbreviations
k2tog =knit 2 stitches together skp = slip one stitch, knit the following stitch, pass the slipped stitch over the knitted stitch. st/s = stitch/es. m1 = make one new st; using left needle from front to back - lift running strand between stitches, and then knit into the back loop of the strand. k = knit.
Pattern Instructions
Plain Hat
Cast on 65 (75, 85) sts. Join in the round and knit 8 rounds. Increase Rnd: \*K13 (15, 17), m1\* repeat to the end of round. 70 (80, 90) sts. Knit until the hat measures 10 (11.5, 12.5) cm or 4 (41/2, 5) inches from the rolled up rim or 12.5 (14, 15) cm or 5 (51/2, 6) inches from the cast on edge.
Crown Shaping
Rnd 1: \*skp, k6, k2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. Total 56 (64, 72 sts) Rnd 2-5: knit Rnd 6: \*skp, k4, k2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. 42 (48, 54 sts) Rnd 7-9: knit Rnd 10: \*skp, k2, k2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. 28 (32, 36 sts) Rnd 11-12: knit Rnd 13: \*skp, k2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. 14, (16, 18 sts) Rnd 14: knit Rnd 15: \*k2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. 7(8, 9 sts) Break yarn, thread through remaining stitches, and fasten off. If you want to put a pom-pom on top, then leave about 1o inch tail to attach it. Weave in any loose ends.
Option 1 (multiple colors):
Using main color, work as for the “Plain Hat' up to the Increase Rnd. 7o (8o, 9o) sts. Knit one more round in main color. Then knit 2-3 rnds in any colors you want until the hat measures 10 (11.5, 12.5) cm or 4 (41/2, 5) inches from the rolled up rim or 12.5 (14, 15) cm or 5 (51/2, 6) inches from the cast on edge. Tip: see the link at the end for a method to weave in ends as you work. Work Crown Shaping as for the Plain Hat. Weave in all loose ends.
The hat pictured above used 8 colors. The stripes are organized as follows: 8 rnds, 6 rnds, 4 rnds, 3 rnds, 3 rnds, 3 rnds, 6 rnds, 4 rnds, 3 rnds, 3 rnds, 3 rnds, 6 rnds, 4 rnds, 4 rnds.
Option 2 (2 colors):
Using color A, cast on 90 (100, 110) sts. Knit for 4 rnds. Next round: \* knit 7 (8, 9), k2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. 8o (90, 10o) sts. Knit 2 rnds. Next round: \*knit 6 (7, 8), k2tog\* repeat to the end of the round. 70 (8o, 90) stitches. Knit 2 rounds. Next Rnd: Knit to the last 2 sts, k2tog. The sts were decreased by 1 to give an odd number of stitches for the smooth flow of the seed stitch pattern.69 (79, 89 sts). Switch to color B. Rnd 1: \*k1, p1\* repeat to the end of the round. Rnd 2: \*p1, k1\* repeat to the end of the round. Repeat Rnd 1 & 2, for 3 times more for a total of 8 rounds. Switch to color A: k1, m1, knit to the end of rnd. 70, (80, 90) sts.
Next round: purl
Continue in garter stitch for 6 more rnds. Switch to color B and knit until the hat measures 10 (11.5, 12.5) cm or 4 (41/2, 5) inches from the rolled up rim or 12.5 (14, 15) cm 0r 5 (51/2, 6) inches from the cast on edge. Work Crown Shaping as for the Plain Hat. Once done attach some kind of a decorative button to the garter stitch.
Option 3 (3 colors):
Using main color, work as for the ‘Plain Hat' up to the Increase Rnd. 70 (8o, 9o) sts. Knit one more round in main color. With color A knit 5 rnds. Using main color knit for 8 rnds. With color B knit 5 rnds. Using main color knit 8 rnds. And so on until the hat measures 10 (11.5, 12.5) cm or 4 (41/2, 5) inches from the rolled up rim 0r 12.5 (14, 15) cm 0r 5 (51/2, 6) inches from the cast on edge. Work Crown Shaping as in the Basic Method. Weave in all loose ends. Add a pom-pom on top for a cute finishing touch.
Referencey.
The Overcast method: joining yarns in multi-color knitting: www.techknitting.blogspot.co.uk/2007/07/overcast-method-part-3-of-tails-and.html Acknowledgmenty. vv Special thanks go to Janet for helping me with the presentation and editing of this pattern. v?
Copyright
Please respect my designer rights, and as such the copyright of this pattern will always remain with me. I am providing this pattern for personal home use only. You may make garments from it as gifts or donate to charities and fundraisers. Commercial use of this pattern is a violation of the copyright. Selling products made from this pattern or distributing this pattern in any manner is prohibited under the copyright unless I, Elena Nodel, have granted express written permission. Contact lnformatiow: Email: ElenaNodel@gmail.com Website: www.AnadiomenaDesigns.com Pattern Designs: www.ravelry.com/designers/Elena-Nodel Colour Adventures Yarns on Etsy: www.Anadiomena.Etsy.com Blog: www.AnadiomenaDesigns.blogspot.com Ravelry Username: Anadiomena Ravelry Group: Anadiomena's Adventures Facebook: www.Facebook.com/AnadiomenasDesigns Twitter: www.Twitter.com/AnadiomenasDesi
