Knitting the Boston Kid Beanie
Boston Kid Beanie Free Knitting Pattern
If you like to knit hats to keep your little ones warm in the winter the Boston Kid Beanie is a fun knit hat pattern to try.
I made this knit hat pattern up as I went along for my 1 year old grandson, then made one for my 3 year old and then another for my 5 year old!
This little Boston Kid Beanie is such a simple pattern that I can knit one in an evening while watching TV.
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Skill Level → Beginner
Skills to know ↓
Yarn
Brava Worsted in Blush, Clarity and Mint
Related Post → Lining the Winter Trails Beanie
Needles
Knitpicks Caspian Options Short Interchangeable Circular Set
Size US8 needles with a 16″ cord and a gauge of 4 stitches per inch. Check your gauge!
Related Post → Starlight Knit Hat
Pattern
Knitting the Boston Kid Beanie
TIP: Be sure to check your gauge! 4 stitches to the inch. Different yarns may require larger needles than size 8.
Sizes 12 months (3 years old, 5 years old)
Using size US8 needles and Worsted weight yarn:
CO 60 (68, 72) in Color A
Knit for 1.5 inches, then join.
Knit 3 rows Color A
Knit 2 rows Color B
Knit 2 rows Color A
Knit 2 rows Color B
Knit 2 rows Color A
Knit 2 rows Color B
Knit 1 row Color A
Knit [3 Color A, knit 1 Color B]* repeat * to end of round
Knit Color A
Next Row: Knit 1 color A, knit 1 color B, then for the rest of the round knit 3 color A, knit 1 color B
Next Row:Knit Color A
Next Row:Knit 3 Color A, knit 1 Color B
Next Row:Knit Color A
Next Row:Knit 1 color A, knit 1 color B, then for the rest of the round knit 3 color A, knit 1 color B
Next Row:Knit Color A
Next Row:Knit 3 Color A, knit 1 Color B
Next Row:Knit Color A
Now cut Color A and with Color B:
Knit 1 (3,5) rows
Knit 2, k2tog
Knit
Knit 1, k2tog
Knit
K2tog
Knit
K2tog
Knit
Continue until there are 12 stitches on the needles.
Weave through the remaining stitches, pull tight and secure.
Pompoms
→Make them yourself
I like to make pompoms using this handy little Clover pompom maker. This is a great tutorial on how to make pompoms with the Clover pompom maker.
→Buy them on Etsy
Have you ever tried the faux fur pompoms from Etsy? They are not expensive! Here are some wonderful inexpensive options. They come in 4, 5 and 6″ bundles of faux fur and are available in lots of colors.
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