Striped Baby Beanie

Striped Baby Beanie Pattern

This cute and cozy baby beanie is designed with alternating stripes of blue and white. It’s knit in the round, making a seamless and snug fit perfect for babies. Even if you're new to knitting, this pattern provides clear and detailed instructions to guide you through each step.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in two colors (Color A: Blue, Color B: White)
• 4.5 mm (US 7) double-pointed needles or circular needles
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle

Gauge

20 stitches and 26 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations

• CO - Cast on
• k - Knit
• k2tog - Knit two together
• st(s) - Stitch(es)
• BO - Bind off

Instructions

1. With Color A, CO 64 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist. Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
2. Brim: Work in stockinette stitch (knit all stitches) for 5 rounds.
3. Stripe Pattern:
   • Rounds 1-5: With Color B, knit.
   • Rounds 6-10: With Color A, knit.
   Repeat these 10 rounds of the stripe pattern until the hat measures 4 inches from the cast-on edge.
4. Decrease Rounds:
   • Round 1: *k6, k2tog* repeat from * to * around. (56 sts)
   • Round 2: Knit
   • Round 3: *k5, k2tog* repeat from * to * around. (48 sts)
   • Round 4: Knit
   • Round 5: *k4, k2tog* repeat from * to * around. (40 sts)
   • Round 6: Knit
   • Round 7: *k3, k2tog* repeat from * to * around. (32 sts)
   • Round 8: Knit
   • Round 9: *k2, k2tog* repeat from * to * around. (24 sts)
   • Round 10: Knit
   • Round 11: *k1, k2tog* repeat from * to * around. (16 sts)
   • Round 12: *k2tog* repeat from * to * around. (8 sts)
5. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle, thread the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat.
6. Weave in all ends securely on the inside of the hat.
7. Block the hat gently if necessary to ensure it is neatly shaped.

Congratulations, your baby's striped beanie is complete!