I’m currently in the middle of two projects and have decided to put them on hold and design a quick beanie pattern for the upcoming holidays, as I’m sure many of you are now “holiday knitting.” Before we dive into the hat, I’d like to share my WIPs.
First, I’m working on a mascot for Pattern Street. If you’re not aware, Pattern Street is our sister site and app, featuring free knitting, crochet, and in the near future, sewing patterns. He is complete, however, I have yet decided on a name for him.
Another project that I’m currently working on is a cowl, which I’m very excited about and hoping to wrap up later this month.
More on that later. Now, let’s check out the Checkered Slipped Stitch Beanie.
The Checkered Slipped Stitch Beanie With Ear Flaps is a quick knit project, that’s both practical and adorable. Ear flaps allow for extra warmth while the I-cords makes if easy to secure the hat in place. I bought a fluffy pom pom from a local Michaels store, however, the beanie looks just as great without one. Or as seen from my previous hat patterns, you can easily make your own pom pom as well.
As for the yarn, I used Lion Brand’s bulky Hometown yarn in Aspen Tweed on size US 11 16″ circular needles. I will add this to my Quick Knits collection to be shared to the Purl Avenue community as we inch closer to the final stretches of Holiday Knitting Season. So stay tuned!
Ready to get started? The Checkered Slipped Stitch Beanie pattern is available for download here:
Materials
- 2 – Skein of Hometown by Lion Brand
- Color: Aspen Tweed
- 81 yards / 74 meters
- 5.01 oz / 142 g
- Approx. 158 yards used
- Needles & Tools:
- US 11 16″ circular needles
- 4 US 11 DPNs
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Optional: 1 – 2” Fuzzy Pom-pom by Loops & Threads in Grey
Gauge
16 sts = 4″ in 1×1 Garter stitch
Finished Measurements
- Circumference: 20″
- Length:
- 11″ top to bottom of ear flap (no pom-pom)
- 15″ top to bottom of ear flap (with pom-pom)
Making a Pom Pom
Want to make your own pom pom? Check out this video tutorial.
