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Spring is in the air, and it’s the perfect time to add a splash of color to your wardrobe with handcrafted accessories. Knitting enthusiasts, it’s time to gather your yarns and needles because today we’re sharing an exciting project that will not only challenge your skills but also warm your head in style. Get ready to create your very own “Flower Field Beanie” – a delightful knitting project that’s as fun to make as it is to wear.
Why Knit the Flower Field Beanie?
The Flower Field Beanie is a testament to the beauty of handmade craftsmanship. It features an enchanting array of knitted flowers that bloom right before your eyes as you work through the pattern. It’s not just a warm beanie; it’s a wearable piece of art that showcases your knitting prowess and unique style.
Imagine walking through a brisk spring day with this beanie snugly fitted on your head, receiving compliments on the street for the unique design that you created with your own two hands. The intricate floral pattern is both intricate and elegant, making it a perfect addition to any fashionist’s collection of accessories.
A Pattern for Every Knitter
Whether you’re a seasoned knitter looking for your next challenge or a beginner keen to improve your skills, the Flower Field Beanie is suited for knitters of all levels. With clear instructions and a detailed guide, you’ll find yourself immersed in the joy of creation.
The pattern offers a variety of stitches and techniques that are sure to expand your knitting knowledge, and the end result is sure to be as satisfying as the knitting journey itself.
Let’s get those needles clicking and bloom into the season with style. Happy knitting!
Materials and Info
Materials Needed: 60-220yds aran weight yarn, size 7 (4.5mm) dpn or circular, yarn needle
Gauge: 4.5sts/in in stockinette st
Sizes (appx head circumference) [appx finished measurements laid flat]:
Newborn (13ins) [6x5ins]
baby (16ins) [7×6.5ins]
toddler (17ins) [8.5x7ins]
child (18ins) [9×7.5ins]
teen/small adult (20ins) [10×8.5ins]
large adult (22ins) [11x9ins]
DANDILION STITCH
Insert right-hand needle into 3rd stitch down from the 2nd stitch on the left needle and draw up a loop. This space forms the center of the flower. Leaving the loop on your needle, knit 2, make a 2nd loop into the same stitch as the first, knit 2, make a 3rd loop in the same stitch as the other loops.
Flower Field Beanie Pattern
Cast on 56, 64 (72, 80) 88, 96. Join in the round.
Work 1in k1p1 ribbing.
Round 1 – m1, knit around [57, 65 (73, 81) 89, 97 sts]
Round 2-4 – knit around
Round 5 – k1 [dandelion, k4] repeat [to] around
Round 6 – [k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k3] repeat [to] around to last st, k1
Round 7-12 – knit around
Round 13 – k5, dandelion, [k4, dandelion] repeat [to] around
Round 14 – k4, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog. [k3, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1, k2tog] repeat [to] around
Round 15-17 – knit around
Repeat rows 2-17 until your work measures appx 3.5, 4.5 (5.5, 6) 7, 7.5 ins from cast on edge ending after completing a row 4.
DECREASES
Set-up round – knit around to last 2sts, k2tog [56, 64 (72, 80) 88, 96sts]
Round 1 – [k6, k2tog] repeat [to] around [49, 56 (63, 70) 77, 84 sts]
Round 2 – knit around
Round 3 – [k5, k2tog] repeat [to] across [42, 48 (54, 60) 66, 72 sts]
Round 4 – knit around
Round 5 – [k4, k2tog] repeat [to] across [35, 40 (45,50) 55, 60 sts]
Round 6 – knit around
Round 7 – [k3, k2tog] repeat [to] across [28, 32 (36, 40) 44, 48 sts]
Round 8 – [k2, k2tog] repeat [to] across [21, 24 (27, 30) 33, 36 sts]
Round 9 – [k1, k2tog] repeat [to] across [14, 16 (18, 20) 22, 24 sts]
Round 10 – [k2tog] repeat [to] across [7, 8 (9, 10) 11, 12 sts] Do not bind off. Cut yarn leaving appx -10ins. Pull yarn through remaining stitches and cinch the top tight. Weave in ends. Block as desired.
Stitch Key
K – knit
p – purl
st – stitch
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
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