Annies - A Dozen Beanies for Baby: Quick Knits for the Little Ones

If you are an Annies customer and have a question about the instructions on a pattern you have purchased, please visit: http://www.anniescatalog.com/pages/customer_care/pattern_services.html General Information Design by Lena Skvagerson for Annies Signature Designs 318 (1824) months Instructions are given for smaller size, with larger size in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to both sizes. Circumference: 14 (16) inches Height: 7 (8) inches 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st. To save time, take time to check gauge. When working the chart and stranding colors, carry yarn loosely on the wrong side of fabric to prevent bunching. With A, cast on 84 (96) sts on double-point needles (smaller size) or circular needle (larger size), pm for beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist. With A, cast on 84 (96) sts on double-point needles (smaller size) or circular needle (larger size), pm for beg of rnd and join, being careful not to twist.

Work in St st until piece measures 2 (2) inches. Change to circular needle in smaller size. Join B and work all rnds of Elephant Chart. When chart is complete, piece should measure approx 5 (6) inches in length.

Note: Change to dpns when sts no longer fit comfortably on circular needle. Cut B and continue with A. Rnd 1: K2tog, *knit to 2 sts before marker, ssk, sm, k2tog; rep from * around until 2 sts rem, ssk72 (84) sts. Rnd 2: Knit. Rnd 2: Knit.

Rep [Rnds 1 and 2] 5 (6) times12 sts. K2tog around6 sts. Cut yarn, leaving a 12-inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run tail through rem sts twice, pulling securely and then fastening off.

Weave in ends. Cut 2 pieces of B each 10 inches long.

Cut piece of cardboard 2 inches long. Wrap B around cardboard 16 times. Cut yarn. Use tapestry needle to pull a 10-inch strand under all wraps at top of cardboard, then tie a knot to bundle the wraps. Cut yarn wraps at bottom of cardboard. Trim ends. Trim ends.

Cut a 35-inch strand of B. Fold in half and secure folded end to a stationary object. Twist yarn until it begins to double back on itself. Pull end through fold on tassel. Fold in half again with both ends tog and allow to twist up on itself. Thread cord through top of hat and tie ends tog in a knot.

Trim ends close to knot.

Design by Trine Lise Hoyseth 03 (318, 1824) months Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Circumference: 14 (16, 18) inches Height: 6 (7, 8) inches 18 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches/10cm in garter st. Knit yarn overs through back loop to avoid holes. With A, cast on 27 (32, 36) sts. Row 1 (WS): Knit. Row 1 (WS): Knit.

Change to B. Rows 2 and 3: K23 (28, 32) sts; turn, yo, knit back. Rows 4 and 5: K16 (20, 23) sts; turn, yo, knit back. Change to A. Row 6: Knit, making sure to knit all yos tbl. Row 7: Knit.

Rep Rows 27 until work measures approx 12 (14, 16) inches along widest edge, ending with Row 7. Bind off with A. Cut yarn. Sew tail through sts on top and tighten. Sew cast-on edge and bind-off edge tog, forming back seam.

With A, cast on 3 sts. Row 1 (RS): Knit Row 2: K1, yo, k1, yo, k15 sts. Rows 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11: Knit, making sure to knit all yos tbl. Row 4: K1, yo, k3, yo, k17 sts. Row 6: K1, yo, k5, yo, k19 sts. Row 8: K1, yo, k7, yo, k111 sts. Row 10: K1, yo, k9, yo, k113 sts. Rows 1216: Knit. Row 17: K7; place rem 6 sts on holder. Row 18: Knit. Row 19: K2tog, k3, k2tog5 sts. Row 20: Knit. Row 21: K2tog, k1, k2tog3 sts. Row 21: K2tog, k1, k2tog3 sts.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run tail through rem sts, pulling securely and then fastening off. Rejoin A on Row 17 and with RS facing, pick up and knit 1 st (at center point of heart), k6 from holder. Work Rows 1921 as before. Cut yarn, leaving an 8-inch tail.

Sew heart on side of beanie. Sew heart on side of beanie.

Weave in ends.