The Blythe Beanie


Blythe is a name that means "Cheerful/Carefree" and I just love the sound of that.  These word are the best way to describe the combination of mock cables and popcorn/bobble stitch.  It is also the best way I would describe my sweet Sofia! Happy, carefree, and cheerful!

The hubby says to expect a cooler winter this year. We're ready! Are you? The Blythe Beanie is going to be perfect for keeping Sofia's noggin nice and toasty while playing at school! I hope you enjoy making this for your kiddo! 
Happy knitting! 


















MATERIALS:
  • (Heavier) Worsted Weight (4) yarn. I used Denim In Color (pink) by Yarn Bee
  • US 6 (4.5mm) 16" circular 
  • US 8 (5.0mm) 16" circular
  • US 8 (5.0mm) double points or longer circulars for magic loop 
  • One stitch marker
SPECIAL STITCH: 
This patter utilizes a  Three Stitch Popcorn Bobble.
 Instructions for said stitch are as follows..
On the RS
Step 1: Insert your working needle into the first stitch on your main needle knitwise and knit one. Leave the stitch on the needle.
Step 2: Move your working yarn to the front and purl one into the same stitch.
Step 3: Move your working yarn to the back and knit one into the same stitch.
On the WS
Step 4: Insert your working needle into all three stitches purlwise and purl three together. 
Step 5: Move the finished stitch to your working needle.

 A HUGE THANKS TO GeordieKnits Podcast for doing a special tutorial of this stitch.  I know many of you have had some confusion as to how this stitch is knitted.  Here is the link to help you out: https://youtu.be/3fKwYdJ-sYk

ABBREVIATIONS:

K- knit
P- purl
K2tog- knit two together
PM- place marker
MB- make bobble (popcorn stitch)
Sl1- slip one
PSSO- pass slipped stitch over
YO- yarn over
RS- right side of work
WS- wrong side of work
KW- knit wise
PW- purl wise 

GAUGE:

5 stitches x 5 rows= 1 inch

SIZE:
Toddler- 12 months to 3 years old
Child: 4- 10 year old


BRIM:

Cast on 64(72) stitches on your US 6 needles using the Long Tail Method. Join in the round being careful not to twist. Place marker beginning of each round to keep track of rounds. 
Rounds 1-20: K1, P1 to end of round (forms a 1x1 ribbing)

MAIN BODY:
Switch to the US 8 circulars. Place marker beginning of each round to keep track of rounds. 
Round 1: Knit all stitches
Round 2: *k3, p1, k1, mb, k1, p1 to end of round
Round 3: *k3, p1 to end of round 
Round 4: *k3, p1, mb, k1, mb, p1 to end of round
Round 5: *k3, p1 to end of round
Round 6: *k3, p1, k1, mb, k1, p1 to end of round
Round 7: *sl1 (kw), {k1, yo, k1}, psso the {k1, yo, k1} that you just made, p1, k3, p1 to end of round

Repeat rounds 2-7 three (four) more times. Hat should measure 8(9) inches from bottom to top (brim unfolded). 

DECREASE:
Switch to your US 8 double point needles or longer US8 circulars (for magic loop). 
Round 1: Knit all
Round 2-4: k2tog to end of round (leaving you with 9 stitches) 
Cut an 8 inch tail. Pull through remaining nine stitches. Gently pull to close. Weave in ends and add pom pom (optional).. 


In use image shows an average sized 5 year old child wearing the Child's size.  More sizes will be added as they are tested*




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