Hello there! I am Rin, the maker behind Rin Knits and Stuff. I am a pattern designer and yarn dyer who loves all things Christmas. Christmas has always been a magical time for me.
Growing up Christmas was always a big deal filled with all the decorations, twinkling lights, family movie nights, crafts, and of course sweaters. To keep the magic alive I thought it would be fun to create a beanie that would remind me of all the funky Christmas sweaters out there.
So here it is the Christmas Sweater Beanie.
Materials
– Three different colored skeins of Super Bulky Yarn (I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick and Quick)
– Interchangeable Knitting Needles 8mm (US 11) + 9mm (US 13)
– Interchangeable Cord-16 inch (Art. No 3645)
– Tapestry Needle Set – Bent Tip (Art. No 3121)
– Quick Locking Stitch Markers-Large (Art. No 3032)
– Mini Patchwork Scissors (Art. No 493/CW)
Optional: Pom – Create your own extra large pom with Clover Pom-Pom Maker or use a faux fur pom. My favorite is the color Latte from Sierra’s Crafty Creations.
Gauge:
10 sts x 12 rows – using 9mm (US 13) needles in stockinette
Abbreviations:
c1 – color one (red)
c2 – color two (cream)
c3 – color three (green)
K- knit
k2tog – knit 2 stitches together
Pattern:
With 8mm needles cast on 45 stitches (long tail cast on) with c1.
The stitch you casted on last (where the working yarn and tail will be) should be on your right hand needle. Slip the first stitch you casted on (it’s on the left needle) to the right needle then pass over the last stitch you cast on, over the first. You now have 44 stitches on your needles. (Make sure the stitches are not twisted) Place a stitch marker to mark beginning of the round.
Rows 1-8: Knit 2, Purl 2 around in c1
Switch to 9mm (US 13) needles
Row 9-10: Knit around in c2
Row 11: Knit around in c3
Row 12: Knit around in c1
Row 13: Knit around in c3
Row 14-15: Knit around in c2
Row 16-18: *Knit 2 c1, Knit 2 c3* repeat around
Row 19-20: Knit around in c2
Row 21: Knit around in c3
Row 22: Knit around in c1
Row 23: Knit around in c3
Row 24-25: Knit around in c2
Begin Decrease in c2
Row 26: *K2, k2tog* Repeat around
Row 27: Knit around
Row 28: *k1, k2tog* Repeat around
Cut the main yarn leaving a long tail. Go find your tapestry needle and cut a foot long piece of yarn of the main color. Thread your needle and sew through all of the live stitches pulling them off the knitting needles. Once all of the stitches are off the knitting needles you can turn your hat inside out and cinch the top closed. Weave in ends.
There you have it, your very own Christmas Sweater Beanie. Add a pom or keep it simple but no matter what wear it with pride and joy.
