A week before I was scheduled for induction with my first baby, I realized I didn’t have a hat for her that would be small enough. I had newborn things but my girl was measuring teeny tiny and I didn’t know if I had anything to fit her! In full nesting mode, I set to work designing a double brim, classic looking beanie.
A few days before the 37 week mark (after which my daughter would not be required to stay in the NICU), my doc told me I was already 3 cm dilated and I needed to take it easy to try to keep her in there! This was the perfect opportunity to finish her beanie while lying in bed and watching Netflix…and the morning after I finished her hat, I was admitted to the hospital. Reagan was born October 5 – at a perfect and tiny 5lb 3 oz. I hope you love this beanie design as much as I do! This pattern is the bulky version of the original worsted pattern, which can be found on Etsy.
What You’ll Need:
- Size 5 (bulky) yarn, 1 skein or approximately 130 yards or 100 yards for single brim beanie.
- I used Bernat Roving, and my tester used Wool and the Gang Alpachino Merino and Malabrigo Mecha.
- Size 10 US/ 6.0mm or size 11 / 8.0 mm with a 16” cable
- Tapestry Needle
- Cable needle or DPN of the same size for cabling
- Faux Fur Pom (if desired)
Features: Single or Double Brim, Knit in the round, cables
Time to Complete: 5-6 hours
Size: Adult
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