5 Free Charity Knitting Patterns

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Knitting for Charity:

5 Free Patterns

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KNITTING FOR CHARITY:

5 FREE PATTERNS FOR CHARITY

KNITTING

A Knitting Daily eBook edited by

Kathleen Cubley

E D I T O R I A L S T A F F

EDITOR, KNITTING DAILY Kathleen Cubley

C R E A T I V E S E R V I C E S

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ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford

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Contents

Baby Beanie by Kathleen Cubley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 3

Garter Stitch Baby Blanket by Kathleen Cubley . . . . . . PAGE 4

Comfort Shawl by Sandi Wiseheart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE

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Knitted Cuddlies by Louisa Harding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 8

Earflap Hats by the Knitscene Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 11

Knitting for Charity: 5 Free Patterns for Charity Knitting

THERE ARE SO MANY CHARITIES TO KNIT FOR, AND HERE AT KNITTING DAILY

WE LOVE TO CONTRIBUTE OUR KNITTED HANDIWORK TO PEOPLE WHO NEED IT!

Whether it’s a shawl, blanket, or baby beanie, we have a knitting project that’s perfect for youand your chosen charity.

Newborns need to keep their precious little heads warm, and the easy Baby Beanie isperfect for that. Knit several and donate them to a hospital in your hometown.

Babies also need blankets, of course. I’ve got a great, easy pattern for you: the Garter Stitch Baby Blanket. It’s basically a giant Granny’s Favorite Washcloth. This is a simple, quick knitto donate to babies who don’t have enough blankets.

People going through chemo or any other medical crisis will love receiving a beautiful,comforting shawl. Make a few Comfort Shawls and contact The American Cancer Society

to see which region in the country is in need.Kids in crisis need something to love and call their own. Louisa Harding’s Knitted Cuddlies are perfect for charity knitting. There are three designs to choose from: a rabbit, a bear, and akitty.

Teens have needs too, and they love earflap hats. We’ve included a family of hats in threedifferent sizes. You’ll enjoy knitting the easy Earflap Hats and donating them to teens whowill get so much use out of them in the cold winter months.

Knitters have a unique ability to contribute to the welfare of society—we can share our craftwith others, knitting love and comfort into each stitch.

I hope you enjoy knitting these patterns for your favorite charity.

Cheers,

Kathleen Cubley Editor, KnittingDaily.com

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K A T H L E E N C U B L E Y

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 13” circumference and 5½” high

Yarn: Cascade Fixation (98.3% cotton/1.7%

elastic, 100 yd [50 g]) color #9980

Needles: Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm) double-pointed

needles or 32-inch circular for Magic Loop method

Notions: Stitch markers (m), tapestry needle

Gauge: 26 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches

Baby Beanie

HAT

Cast on 84 sts. Place marker (pm) and join

for working in rounds, being careful not to

twist sts.

Ribbing rnds: *K2, p2; rep from *.

Rep the last rnd until piece measures ¾”

from CO.

Next rnd: Change to stockinette stitch and

knit every rnd until the piece measures 2½

inches from cast-on edge.

Decrease rnd 1: *K10, k2tog, pm; rep from

*.

( Note: After you place all of the markers,you’ll k2tog before each marker on every

decrease rnd.)

Rnd 2: Knit.

Decrease rnd 3: *K9, k2tog; rep from *.

Rnd 4: Knit.


Rnd 6: Knit.


Rnd 8: Knit.


Rnd 10: Knit.


Rnd 12: Knit.


Rnd 14: Knit.


Rnd 16: Knit.


Rnd 18: Knit.


Rnd 20: Knit.

Decrease rnd 21: *K2tog; rep from *.When you have 7 sts left, place all sts on

one double-pointed needle with the work-

ing yarn on the left side. Make an I-cord

(see Glossary) 2 inches long. Fold the I-cord

over to make a loop and use a tapestry

needle to thread the tail to the inside of the

hat. Secure the tail firmly.

Weave in all ends.

P h o t o

b y K a t h l e e n C u b l e y

This is an adorable little hat that’s

just perfect for charity knitting.

It’s so quick to make! You can

customize it by adding a pom

pom, a knotted I-cord, or just

leave it plain. I love the little

I-cord loop, though.

Kathleen Cubley is the editor of Knitting Daily.

She enjoys knitting sweaters, cowls, and shawls—

and she does knit daily!

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K A T H L E E N C U B L E Y

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 23" × 23" square

Yarn: Ewe Ewe Wooly Worsted Washable

(100% merino superwash; 95 yd, [87 meters]

50 g: # 90, Vanilla, or # 92, Wheat

Needles: Size 7 US (4.5 mm)Notions: Marker (m), tapestry needle

Gauge: 17 stitches and 33 rows = 4 Inches

(10 cm)

Garter Stitch Baby Blanket

BABY BLANKET

Cast on 5 stitches.

Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: K 2, yo, k 2.

Row 3: K 2, yo, k 2.

Row 4: K 2, yo, knit to end.Repeat Row 4 until knitting measures 23 inches across.

Row 5 (decrease row): K 1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, knit to end.

Repeat Row 5 until 5 stitches remain. Bind of f and weave in ends.

This is basically a giant version of the classic

Granny’s Dishcloth; just reinterpreted as a blanket.

It’s knit at a somewhat snug gauge, so it’ll be

cuddly and warm for baby.

Photos by Sucia Dhillon

Kathleen Cubley is the editor of Knitting Daily.

She enjoys knitting sweaters, cowls, and shawls—

and she does knit daily!



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60" around lower edge and 15 1 ⁄ 2 "long from back of neck to loweredge, after blocking.

YARN: Filatura di Crosa Zarina (100%extrafine merino wool; 181 yd (165 m)/

50 g): #1462 light blue, 3 balls.NEEDLES: Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular(cir). Adjust needle size if necessary toobtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS: Size J/10 (6 mm) crochethook; smooth waste yarn; markers (m);removable markers or safety pins; tapes-try needle.

GAUGE: 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st,after blocking.

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate.

Stitch Guide:S2kp2: Sl 2 sts tog kwise as if to k2tog,knit the next st, pass both slipped stsover knit st—2 sts dec’d.

Beginning Border: (BB; worked over 7sts at beg of bothRS and WS rows) Sl 1 asif to purl with yarn in front (pwise wyf), [k1,p1] 2 times, k2.

End Border: (EB; worked over 7 sts atend of both RS and WS rows) K2, p1, k1,p1, k2.

Little Arrowhead Lace: (multiple of 6

sts + 1)Row 1: (RS) K1, *yo, ssk (see box), k1,

k2tog, yo, k1; rep from *.

Rows 2 and 4: (WS) Purl.

Row 3: K2, *yo, s2kp2, yo, k3; rep from *,end last rep k2 instead of k3.

Repeat Rows 1–4 for pattern.

Comfort Shawldesign by

SANDI WISEHEART

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NOTES

The first stitch of every row is slipped purlwise with yarn infront (pwise wyf). This will create an attractive “chain”edgealong the sides of your shawl. To ensure an even slipped-

stitch edge, keep yarn taut while slipping the first stitch,then move the yarn over the needle from front to backand pull it taut again before knitting the next stitch. Workthe decorative bind off very loosely, using a size largerneedle to work this row if necessary. ShawlNeckband: With waste yarn and crochet hook, use thecrochet chain provisional CO method (see box) to CO 7 sts.

Set-up row: (RS) K2, p1, k1, p1, k2. Work 52 rows as foll:Sl 1 pwise wyf, [k1, p1] 2 times, k2. Next row: (WS) Withsame side of work facing you, rotate piece so selvedgeat end of row just completed is uppermost. Bring yarn to

front. Skipping the first slipped selvedge st closest to theneedle, *wyf, insert right needle from back to front underboth legs of next slipped selvedge st, wrap yarn aroundneedle as if to purl, and draw up a purl st onto rightneedle; rep from * 25 more times—26 sts picked up andpurled from selvedge of piece; 33 sts total. With sameside of work still facing you, carefully unzip the provisionalCO at base of piece and place 7 live sts onto left needle,correcting st mounts as necessary. Work across these 7 stsas k2, p1, k1, p1, k2—40 sts.

Back and side panels:Row 1: (RS) Work BB (see Stitch Guide) over 7 sts, place

marker (pm), knit to last 7 sts, pm, work EB (see StitchGuide)—40 sts total; 7 border sts at each side, 26 backpanel sts in center.

Row 2: (WS) BB, sl m, purl to next m, sl m, EB.

Row 3: BB, sl m, yo, *k1, yo; rep from * to m, sl m, EB—67sts total; 7 border sts at each side, 53 back panel sts.

Row 4: BB, sl m, p11 , pm, p31, pm, p11 , sl m, EB.

Row 5: BB, sl m, *yo, k5, yo, pm, k1, pm, yo, k5, yo, sl m*,k1, yo, k to 1 st before next m, yo, k1, sl m; rep from * to* once, EB—77 sts total; 7 border sts at each side, 2 setsof 15 side panel sts with marked shoulder st in center, 33back panel sts.

Even-numbered Rows 6–42: BB, sl m, purl to last m, slm, EB.

Row 7: BB, sl m, *yo, knit to m, yo, sl m, k1, sl m, yo, knitto m, yo, sl m*, k1, yo, k to 1 st before m, yo, k1, sl m;rep from * to * once, EB—87 sts: 7 border sts at eachside, 2 sets of 19 side panel sts, 35 back panel sts.

Odd-numbered Rows 9–23: Rep Row 7, with individualrow-end stitch counts as foll:

Row 9: 97 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of 23side panel sts, 37 back panel sts.

Row 11: 107 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of 27 side panel sts, 39 back panel sts.

Row 13: 11 7 sts total; 7 border sts each side, 2 sets of 31 side panel sts, 41 back panel sts.






Odd-numbered Rows 25–33: BB, sl m, *yo, k to m, yo,sl m, k1, sl m, yo, k to m, yo, sl m*, k to m, sl m,rep from * to * once, EB; individual row-end stitchcounts as foll:






Row 35: BB, sl m, yo, k to 1 st before center shoulder st,yo, s2kp2 (double dec is centered over shoulder st),

yo, k to 2 sts before m, k2tog, yo, sl m, k to m, sl m,yo, ssk, k to 1 st before center shoulder st, yo, s2kp2,yo, k to m, yo, sl m, EB—209 sts total, 2 sets of 72



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side panel sts.

Odd-numbered Rows 37–41: Rep Row 35, withindividual row-end stitch counts as foll:

Row 37: 211 sts total, 2 sets of 73 side panel sts.



Row 43: BB, sl m, yo, k2tog, k to 1 st before centershoulder st, yo, s2kp2 (double dec is centered overshoulder st), yo, k to 2 sts before m, k2tog, yo, sl m,k to m, sl m, yo, ssk, k to 1 st before center shoulderst, yo, s2kp2, yo, k to 2 sts before m, ssk, yo, sl m,EB—no change in total st count; 215 sts total, 2 setsof 7 borders sts, 2 sets of 75 side panel sts, 51 backpanel sts.

Row 44: BB, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, EB.

Rep Rows 43 and 44 until shawl measures 13" from neckedge (or desired finished length minus 21 ⁄ 2").

Next RS Row: BB, sl m, yo, k2tog, k to 1 st before centershoulder st, yo, s2kp2 (double dec is centered overshoulder st), yo, k to 4 sts before m, [k2tog] 2 times, yo,sl m, k to m, sl m, yo, [ssk] 2 times, k to 1 st before centershoulder st, yo, s2kp2, yo, k to 2 sts before m, ssk, yo, slm, EB—213 sts total, 2 sets of 7 borders sts, 2 sets of 74side panel sts, 51 back panel sts.

Next Row: (WS)Rep Row 44, removing all but first and lastmarkers as you come to them. Lower lace border:

Row 1: (RS) BB, sl m, work Row 1 of lace patt over next199 sts, sl m, EB.

Row 2: BB, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, EB.Row 3: BB, sl m, work Row 3 of lace patt over center 199sts, sl m, EB.

Row 4: Rep Row 2.

Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more.

Rows 7 and 9: BB, sl m, knit to last m, sl m, EB.

Row 8: BB, sl m, purl to last m, sl m, EB.

Row 10: BB, sl m, p98, p2tog, p to last m, sl m, EB—212sts total, 7 border sts each side, 198 sts in center section.

Lower edging:Row 1: (RS) BB, sl m, *k1, p1; rep from * to m, sl m, EB.

Row 2: BB, sl m, *p1, k1; rep from * to m, sl m, EB.

Rows 3–8: Rep Rows 1 and 2 three more times—8 rowstotal in seed st for lower edging.

Bind-off row: (RS) Working loosely (see Notes), *k2togthrough the back loops, return st just worked to leftneedle; rep from * until 1 st rem. Fasten off last st.

Finishing:With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, weave in looseends. Soak gently in no-rinse wool wash for 15 minutes,

then roll in a towel to remove excess moisture. Spreadshawl on blocking board or towels, block to finishedmeasurements, and let dry completely. -

SANDI WISEHEART, is the founding editor of KnittingDaily. She lives, blogs, spins, and knits in Toronto.



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Finished Size: Rabbit: 11" (28 cm); Cat:83 ⁄ 4" (22 cm); Teddy Bear: 11" (28 cm).

Yarn: Cat (As shown here): Green MountainSpinnery Cotton Comfort (20% organic cot-ton, 80% fine wool; 180 yd [165 m]/2 oz):#6-S silver (MC) and #6-SM storm (darkgrey, CC), 1 skein each; Light DKweight: about 80 yd (73 m) MC and 55 yd(50 m) CC.Rabbit (As shown here): Blue Sky AlpacasOrganic Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd[137 m]/100 g): #82 nut (brown, MC), 1 ball;#81 sand (light tan, CC), 1 ball; dark brownwool yarn, 1–2 yd (1–2 m) for embroideryon face. Worsted weight: about 75 yd(69 m) MC, 40 yd (37 m) CC, and 1–2 yd(1–2 m) of a second contrasting color forembroidery on face.Teddy Bear (As shown here): Vreseis FoxFibre Chenille (100% cotton; 1000 yd [914m]/1 lb): brown (MC), less than 1 cone;white cotton yarn (CC), about 10 yd (9 m)for scarf and face embroidery. Worstedweight: about 95 yd (87 m) MC and 10 yd(9 m) CC.

Needles: Cat: U.S. size 5 (3.75 mm):straight. Rabbit and Teddy Bear: U.S. size

7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size ifnecessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; about 3½ oz(100 g) environmentally friendly stuffing;small crochet hook for attaching fringe toteddy bear’s scarf (optional).

Gauge: Cat: 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" (10cm) in St st. Rabbit and Teddy Bear: 17 stsand 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.

Knitted Cuddliesdesign by Louisa Harding

Excerpted from Natural Knits for Babies and Moms (Interweave, 2006)

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This really is the easiest pattern ever written for a knitted toy

animal, but once you assemble the simple knitted rectangles

and add distinguishing features, it will become a favorite mem-ber of the family. In our house, we have Mr. Pickles the Teddy,

Sparks the Cat, and Florence the Rabbit, each with a huge

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Skill Level: Intermediate.

STITCH GUIDEStriped stockinette stitch:Rows 1 and 3: (RS) Knit in MC.Rows 2 and 4: Purl in MC.Row 5: Knit in CC.Row 6: Purl in CC.Rep Rows 1-6 for pattern.

CATBody: With MC, CO 30 sts. Work 50 rows in striped St

st (see Stitch Guide). Break yarn, leaving a 20" (51-cm)tail. Thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to gathersts, and fasten off on inside. With yarn threaded on atapestry needle, sew side edges together, leaving COedge open. Arms: With MC, CO 16 sts. Work 18 rowsin striped St st. Break yarn, leaving a 12" (30.5-cm) tail.Thread tail through rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, andfasten off on inside. With yarn threaded on a tapestryneedle, sew side edges together, leaving CO edgeopen. Legs: With MC, CO 18 sts. Work 28 rows in stripedSt st. Break yarn, leaving a 14" (35.5-cm) tail. Thread tailthrough rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, and fasten off

on inside. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sewside edges together, leaving CO edge open. Tail: WithCC, CO 14 sts. Working in St st, *work 4 rows CC, then2 rows MC; rep from * 3 more times, then work 4 morerows CC. Break yarn, leaving a 14" (35.5-cm) tail. Threadtail through rem sts, pull tight to gather sts, and fastenoff on inside. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle,sew side edges together, leaving CO edge open.

RABBITBody, Arms, and Legs: Work as for cat body, arms, andlegs, working in MC throughout. Ears: With CC, CO 6sts.Work 36 rows in garter st.Row 37: (dec row) Kii, k2tog tbl, k2tog, kii—4 sts rem.Row 38: Knit.Row 39: (dec row) K2tog tbl, k2tog—2 sts rem.Row 40: Knit.Row 41: (dec row) K2tog—ii st rem.Fasten off last st.

TEDDY BEAR

Body, Arms, and Legs: Work as for cat body, arms,and legs, working in MC throughout. Scarf: With CC,CO 4 sts.Work 100 rows in garter st. BO all sts.

FINISHINGWeave in loose ends. Using an environmentally friendlystuffing, stuff the body. Hold the body so that the seamlies at the back. Sew the CO end together into a flatseam from right to left, with the back seam at centerback. Cut a 20" (51-cm) length of yarn. Shape the headby wrapping the length of yarn several times around

the stuffed body about one-third down from the COedge. Tighten the yarn and secure. Stuff the arms andlegs and sew the CO end together as for body. Sew theCO ends of legs on each side of the body about 1" (2.5cm) up from base. Sew the CO ends of arms on eachside of the body about 1" (2.5 cm) down from neck.Cat: Stuff the tail and sew the CO end together as forbody. Sew the CO end of tail on the back of the body

Rabbit Cat Teddy BearHeight

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about 1½" (3.8 cm) up from baseon seam. Cat and Teddy Bear: With MC threaded on a tapestry

needle, sew diagonally acrossthe top of the head to define theears, then complete face embroi-dery using CC as shown in illus-tration. Teddy Bear: Cut 8 piecesof CC, each 3" (7.5 cm) long, forfringe. Attach 4 pieces of fringeto each end of scarf by foldingfringe in half, pulling fold throughend of scarf to form a loop, thenpulling ends of fringe throughthis loop and tightening. (A cro-chet hook can be helpful for this.)

Secure scarf tightly aroundteddy bear’s neck. Rabbit: Sewears to top of head. With CC,

make a 2" (5-cm) pom-pom (seepage 14) for tail and sew to bodyabout 1½" (3.8 cm) up from baseon seam at back. With smallamount of contrasting yarnthreaded on a tapestry needle,embroider face as shown in illus-tration. o

LOUISA HARDING is the authorof Natural Knits for Babies andMoms. (Interweave, 2006). Visither online at louisaharding.co.uk.

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Design by Knitscene Design Team

Earflap Hats

C a r o l K a p l a n

These three fun hats with optionalpom-poms are guaranteed to makeyou as happy as your ears arewarm! Patterns are included forboth children and adults.

FINISHED SIZE:22" (56 cm) circumference (men and women). 20"

(51 cm) circumference. (children).

YARN:Men: Black Forest Naturwolle (100% wool; 110yd [100 m/100 g): #124 dune, 2 skeins. Women:Tahki Bunny Print (25% alpaca, 25% acrylic; 81 yd

[74 m]/50 g): #023 pink multi, 2 skeins. Children:Classic Elite Beatrice (100% merino; 63 yd [57 m]

/50 g): #3253 sugar maple, 2 skeins.

NEEDLES:Men: Size 13 (9 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular (cir)

and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle

size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Women: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular andset of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size

if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Children:Size 10 (6 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular and setof 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if

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NOTIONS:

Markers (m); safety pins or removable markers; stitchholder; tapestry needle; pom-pom maker (optional).

GAUGE:Men: 4.5 sts = 2" (5 cm) in St st in the rnd.

Women: 8 sts = 2" (5 cm) in St st worked in the rnd.

Children: 7 sts = 2" (5 cm) in St st worked in the rnd.

SKILL LEVEL:Easy.

MEN’S HAT INBLACK FOREST NATURWOLLE

CROWN:With dpn, CO 6 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn so that thereare 2 sts on each needle. Place marker (pm) and join forworking in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts; rndbegins at the center back. Knit 1 rnd.Rnd 1: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K1, M1 (see box), pm; rep from *

to end of rnd; do not place an additional marker afterthe last rep because the end-of-rnd marker is alreadyin place—12 sts.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K2, M1, slip marker (sl m); repfrom * to end of rnd—18 sts.

Rnd 4: Knit.Cont to inc 6 sts every other rnd in this manner, working 1more st before the M1 in each subsequent inc rnd 5 moretimes—48 sts. Change to cir needle, and cont workingeven in rnds (without any more incs) until piece measures8" (20.5 cm) from CO, or about 1" (2.5 cm) less than totaldesired depth.

BRIM:

*Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd; rep from * until brim measures 1"(2.5 cm), ending with a knit rnd.Earflaps: BO 6 sts, p10, BO 16 sts, p10, BO rem 6 sts—10sts rem for each earflap. Place sts for one earflap on aholder. Work other earflap back and forth in garter st(knit all sts every row) until piece measures 1" (2.5 cm).Dec row: (RS) K2, ssk (see box), work to last 4 sts, k2tog,

k2—2 sts dec’d. Knit 1 (WS) row even. Rep the last 2 rowsonce more, ending with a WS row—6 sts rem. Next row:

(RS) K2, k2tog, k2—5 sts rem. With WS facing, BO all sts.Repeat for second earflap.

FINISHING:Weave in loose ends. Make four 21 ⁄ 2" (6.5-cm) pom-poms(see box) and attach 2 to each earflap.

WOMEN’S HAT INTAHKI BUNNY PRINT

CROWN:With dpn, CO 6 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn so that thereare 2 sts on each needle. Place marker (pm) and join forworking in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts; rndbegins at the center back. Knit 1 rnd.

Rnd 1: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K1, M1 (see box), pm; rep from *to end of rnd; do not place an additional marker afterthe last rep because the end-of-rnd marker is alreadyin place—12 sts.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K2, M1, slip marker (sl m); repfrom * to end of rnd—18 sts.

Rnd 4: Knit.Cont to inc 6 sts every other rnd in this manner, working 1

more st before the M1 in each subsequent inc rnd 12 moretimes—90 sts. Change to cir needle, and cont workingeven in rnds (without any more incs) until piece measures8" (20.5 cm) from CO, or about 1" (2.5 cm) less than totaldesired depth.

BRIM:*Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd; rep from * until brim measures 1"(2.5 cm), ending with a knit rnd.

Earflaps: BO 9 sts, p18, BO 36 sts, p17, BO rem 9 sts—18sts rem for each earflap. Place sts for one earflap on aholder. Work other earflap back and forth in garter st

(knit all sts every row) until piece measures 1" (2.5 cm).Dec row: (RS) K2, ssk, work to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2—2sts dec’d. Knit 1 (WS) row even. Rep the last 2 rows 5more times, ending with a WS row—6 sts rem. Next row: (RS) K2, k2tog, k2—5 sts rem. With WS facing, BO all sts.Repeat for second earflap.



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FINISHING:Weave in loose ends. Make two 21 ⁄ 2" (6.5-cm) pom-poms

(see box) and attach 1 to each earflap. Make one 2"(5-cm) pom-pom and attach it to top of crown.

CHILD’S HAT INCLASSIC ELITE BEATRICE

CROWN:With dpn, CO 6 sts. Divide sts onto 3 dpn so that there

are 2 sts on each needle. Place marker (pm) and join forworking in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts; rnd

begins at the center back. Knit 1 rnd.

Rnd 1: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K1, M1, pm; rep from * to end of rnd;

do not place an additional marker after the last rep becausethe end-of-rnd marker is already in place—12 sts.

Rnd 2: Knit.

Rnd 3: Inc 6 sts as foll: *K2, M1, slip marker

(sl m); rep from * to end of rnd—18 sts.

Rnd 4: Knit.

Cont to inc 6 sts every other rnd in this

manner, working 1 more st before the M1 in

each subsequent inc rnd 8 more times—66sts. Change to cir needle, and cont working

even in rnds (without any more incs) until

piece measures 8" (20.5 cm) from CO, or

about 1" (2.5 cm) less than total desireddepth.

BRIM:*Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd; rep from * until brim

measures 1" (2.5 cm), ending with a knit rnd.

Earflaps: BO 6 sts, p14, BO 26 sts, p14, BO

rem 6 sts—14 sts rem for each earflap. Place

sts for one earflap on a holder. Work other

earflap back and forth in garter st (knit allsts every row) until piece measures 1" (2.5

cm). Dec row: (RS) K2, ssk (see box), work to

last 4 sts, k2tog, k2—2 sts dec’d. Knit 1 (WS)row even. Rep the last 2 rows 3 more times,ending with a WS row—6 sts rem. Next row:(RS) K2, k2tog, k2—5 sts rem.

Next row: P2tog, p1, p2tog—3 sts rem.

TIES:Work rem 3 sts in 3-st I-cord (see box) until tie measures

about 12" (30.5 cm). BO all sts. Repeat steps for earflap &tie for second earflap.

FINISHING:Weave in loose ends. Make two 21 ⁄ 2" (6.5-cm) pom-poms

and attach 1 to each earflap tie. -

The Knitscene Design team loves frosty margaritas,rosy sunsets, and large skeins of gorgeous yarn.

Carol Kaplan



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Making Pom-Pom:Cut two circles of cardboard, each 1 ⁄ 2” (1.3 cm) larger than desired finished pom-pom width. Cut a small circle

out of the center and a small edge out of the side of each circle (Figure 1). Tie a strand of yarn between thecircles, hold circles together and wrap with yarn—the more wraps, the thicker the pom-pom. Cut between

the circles and knot the tie strand tightly (Figure 2). Place pom-pom between two smaller cardboard circles

held together with a needle

and trim the edges (Figure 3).This technique comes from Nicky

Epstein’sKnitted Embellishments

,Interweave Press, 1999. Figure 2 Figure 3Figure 1

Raised (M1) Increases

With left needle tip, lift strand between needles

from front to back (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop

through the back (Figure 2).

Figure 1

Left Slant (M1L)

Figure 2

Right Slant (M1R)

Figure 1 Figure 2

With left needle tip, lift strand between needles

from back to front (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop

through the front (Figure 2).

I-Cord

With dpn, CO desired

number of sts. *With-

out turning the needle,

slide sts to other end ofneedle, pull yarn around

back, and knit the sts as

usual; rep from * for

desired length.

Figure 1 Figure 2

Slip, Slip Knit (SSK):

Slip two stitches individually knitwise, one at atime (1). Insert tip of left needle into front of thesetwo slipped stitches and use right needle to knitthem together through their back loops (2). (Someknitters like to slip the second stitch purlwise tomake a more prominent decrease line.)

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