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| Photos above © fiubzdziu |
What beautiful knitting baby booties (tutorial)! I found it on Pinterest...
You can make these cute baby booties for size 3-6 and 9-12 months old.
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Cashmere Baby Cardigan - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Pierrot Yarns |
What beautiful knitting baby cardigan (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...
This pattern available in English and Japanese. Both versions are fully charted using standard knitting and/or crochet symbols.
Download Pattern: Cashmere Baby Cardigan
Fabric Lined Adult Knit Face Mask - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Yarnspirations Design Studio |
In the fight against an outbreak of respiratory disease due to the Coronavirus, there is an acute deficiency in the face mask. A face mask is one of many small items that we usually need in everyday life.
Download Pattern: Fabric-Lined Adult Knit Face Mask
Cozy Knit Cabin Socks - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © Yarnspirations Design Studio |
What beautiful knitting socks (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...
Knit these super-warm socks in the natural tweed look of Caron Simply Soft Tweeds.
Download Pattern: Cozy Knit Cabin Socks
Two-Tone Chunky Beanie - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © zoe.creates |
This chunky simple beanie hat works up quickly within a couple of hours and is perfect for beginner knitters as only knowledge of very basic techniques is required.
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Diego Hoodie Pullover - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand |
Hooded sweater with kangaroo pocket in front for toddlers and children. Child's 2, 4, 6. Rated easy by the designer. Worked flat and seamed. Designed by Irina Poludnenko for Lion Brand. Worsted weight yarn.
Download Pattern: Diego Hoodie Pullover
Nurse Mates Dolls - Free Knitting Pattern
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| The photo above © Esther Braithwaite |
Medical professional doll in scrubs with separate mask knit in one piece from the bottom-up either flat or in the round. Size Fingering 4 3/4"; DK/Sport 5 1/4"; Worsted 6". Designed by Esther Braithwaite who says these were created with great respect and gratitude for all of the medical professionals who are working so tirelessly to keep us safe during this difficult time.
Download Pattern: Nurse Mates Dolls
Duck Feet Baby Socks - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Jeny Staiman |
Looking for a playful and memorable free baby socks knitting pattern? Duck by Jeny Staiman turns a pair of tiny baby socks into wonderfully exaggerated webbed duck feet.
Originally published in Knitty, Spring + Summer 2010, this whimsical design was created especially for babies who are not yet walking. The unusual three-toed shape makes these socks a fun handmade baby gift while still keeping little feet warm.
Duck Feet Baby Socks Pattern at a Glance
Pattern: Duck
Designer: Jeny Staiman
Published in: Knitty, Spring + Summer 2010
Craft: Knitting
Category: Baby Socks / Booties
Size: Infant, approximately 3–9 months
Finished Foot Length: 5 inches
Cuff Circumference: 4.5 inches
Yarn: Sock-weight yarn
Suggested Needle Size: US 2 / 2.75 mm
Gauge: 32 stitches and 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Pattern Availability: Free
About the Duck Feet Baby Socks
Duck is a creative baby sock pattern designed by Jeny Staiman. Instead of making a conventional pair of baby socks, the design exaggerates the toe area into three webbed-looking sections that resemble a duck's foot.
The designer developed the idea after realizing that socks for babies who are not yet walking do not need to follow all of the same practical constraints as adult socks. That freedom made it possible to create a much more playful shape.
The result is part sock, part novelty baby bootie, and a project that is especially memorable as a handmade baby-shower or newborn gift.
Baby Size and Finished Measurements
The original Duck pattern is written for an infant size of approximately 3–9 months.
The published finished measurements are:
- Foot length: 5 inches
- Cuff circumference: 4.5 inches
Babies vary considerably in size, so compare the finished measurements with the intended baby's foot when possible rather than relying only on the age range.
Yarn for Duck Feet Baby Socks
The original sample was knitted using Shibui Knits Sock Yarn, a fine superwash merino sock yarn.
The pattern calls for one 50-gram skein with approximately 191 yards / 175 meters.
A soft sock yarn is a practical choice for this type of baby project. Yellow, orange, or gold can create a classic duck-inspired look, but the unusual shape also works well in brighter or completely unexpected colors.
Needles and Gauge
The official pattern recommends US 2 / 2.75 mm needles.
The published gauge is:
32 stitches × 48 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
The designer notes that the socks may be worked using circular needles, double-pointed needles, or the magic-loop method depending on your preference.
What Makes This Pattern Different?
The most distinctive feature is the exaggerated webbed foot. Instead of ending with a traditional rounded sock toe, the knitting is shaped into three separate toe sections that give the finished project its unmistakable duck-foot appearance.
Applied I-cord is also used as part of the construction and finishing, helping define the unusual shape.
Because of these details, this is more adventurous than a basic beginner baby sock pattern, but it is also much more unusual and entertaining to knit.
Skills Used in the Duck Pattern
Depending on the method you choose, the project may involve several useful knitting techniques:
- Knitting in the round
- Small-circumference knitting
- Shaping increases and decreases
- Short rows
- Applied I-cord
- Picking up stitches
- Finishing small shaped sections
The complete instructions and technique details are provided on the original Knitty pattern page.
A Fun Handmade Baby Gift
Duck Feet Baby Socks are a good choice when you want to knit something more memorable than a traditional pair of newborn booties.
They are small enough to make as a baby accessory, yet the dramatic shape gives them the visual impact of a much larger novelty project.
They can be especially fun for baby photos, themed gifts, or for knitters looking for an unusual project to use a small amount of sock yarn.
Is the Duck Feet Baby Socks Pattern Free?
Yes. Duck by Jeny Staiman is currently available as a free knitting pattern through Knitty.
Amazing Knitting does not reproduce Jeny Staiman's copyrighted knitting instructions. Please use the original Knitty page for the complete pattern.
Get the Free Duck Feet Baby Socks Pattern
Visit the original Knitty pattern page to view the full instructions, materials, construction details, and designer notes.
Get the Free Duck Feet Baby Socks Pattern →
Pattern credit: Duck was designed by Jeny Staiman and published in Knitty, Spring + Summer 2010. The pattern and original images remain the copyrighted work of their respective creator and publisher.
More Baby Socks and Booties
If you enjoy small baby knitting projects, explore more baby socks knitting patterns, baby booties knitting patterns, and baby knitting patterns from the Amazing Knitting archive.
Before You Start
Check the original Knitty pattern page before choosing your yarn and needles so you can confirm the current materials, gauge, construction notes, and any updates from the designer or publisher.
How To Knit for Beginners - The Ultimate Guide
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| Illustrated by © Sheep & Stitch |
This tutorial will show you how to knit. Follow it to know everything you need to get started with knitting.
First, you’ll learn how to get the yarn onto the needles. Then, you’ll learn how to make the all-important knit stitch. Lastly, we’ll go over how to get your knitting off the needles.
First, you’ll learn how to get the yarn onto the needles. Then, you’ll learn how to make the all-important knit stitch. Lastly, we’ll go over how to get your knitting off the needles.
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Summer Baby (Cardigan & Babygrow) - Free Pattern
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| The photo above © Phildar |
What beautiful knitting cardigan & babygrow (free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...
Make a complete outfit for baby with this free pattern.
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Dress Baby Knit - Free Pattern
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| The photo above © tricoemaistrico |
What beautiful knitting dress (free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...
This seamless dress is worked from the top-down, with garter stitch straps and hem, and decorative eyelet increases at the center front and back.
Download Pattern: Dress Baby Knit
Little Kina - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © roselyneb & © turtlekeeper |
The perfect little sweater that I was looking for-free pattern on Ravelry...
Download Pattern: Little Kina
A-line Dress with Bolero & Rompers - Knitting Pattern
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| Designed by © OGE Knitwear Designs |
This sweet little A-line dress had a delicate leaf pattern running up the center of the front and back, with short sleeves, and button opening at shoulder. The matching Bolero is great to pop over the dress, or Rompers is knitted in stocking stitch, with the delicate leaf pattern running down the center of the sleeve. Cute little rompers complete this set, with matching leaf pattern running down the front, only sewing required is the side seams. The pattern comes with photo schematic showing how to complete the neckline.
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Rolled Brim Hat for a Girl - Knitting Pattern
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| Designed by © Handknitsbyelena |
A very simple and very stylish hat for a baby girl! Easy and fast to make on straight needles. The hat has a seam. If you would like to make it on circular needles, you would need to eliminate the 1st and the last stitches in every row as they are for the seam.
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Sweet Baby Sweater - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © carowiens & © Dutchrosa |
Pullover with buttoned henley collar knit with a contrasting yoke. Knit seamlessly in one piece from the top down. Sizes 4-6 months but easy to customize. Rated easy by Ravelrers though it does require picking up stitches for the button band. Designed by Caroline Wiens. Fingering weight yarn.
Download Pattern: Sweet Baby Sweater
Baby Shoes - Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © PatternDuchess |
What beautiful baby shoes knitting pattern! I found it on Pinterest...
There are a lot of cute baby shoes knitting patterns out there, but these booties to look like actual shoes – with t-strap and low cuff. Adding those details makes this pattern a bit more challenging with picking up stitches in the middle of work and buttonholes. But it’s not impossible and you can totally replace it with sewing.
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Big Bow Hat - Free Pattern
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| The Photo above © The Bradens |
So adorable! knitting baby hat (Free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...
Cute easy hat for newborns (though it looks like it will be easy to do for larger sizes).
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Minky Mittens - Free Knitting Pattern
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| The Photo above © Gretchen Tracy |
These thick, warm mittens are made with two colors of worsted weight yarn and size US 5 & 7 double-pointed needles.
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Seed Stitch Throw - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © Yarnspirations |
Discover the warmth of this easy blanket featuring our uniquely thick, Bernat Maker Big. Knit in one piece, rows of simple texture made working alternating knit and purl stitches look amazing in this chunky tubular yarn. Since the yarn is super-bulky, you'll complete this fun first project in no time!
Download Pattern: Seed Stitch
Knitting Newborn Hats for Hospitals - Free Pattern
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| The photo above © Beverly Leestma |
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Dreamy Baby Booties - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © Dream in Color |
What beautiful knitting baby booties (Free pattern)! I found it on Ravelry...
These are quick and clever! They turned out so cute! Everything cute about these booties.
Download Pattern: Dreamy Baby Booties
Hello Baby Hat - Free Pattern
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| The photo above © The Serial Hobbyist Girl |
The Hello Baby Hat pattern is ready for you. made to go along with the Hello Baby Cardigan but it is just as cute on its own.
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How to Knit a Basic Baby Hat - Easy Free Pattern
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| The photo above © kellsbells69666 |
What beautiful knitting baby hat (Free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...
There are tons of reasons to like knitting baby hats. First of all, babies need them altogether seasons to hide their small and delicate heads. Not only that, but every baby also looks adorable during a knit hat, and that they are a sweet gift that you can give to friends and family or your favorite charity.
This is an excellent small-scale project for brand spanking new knitters who want to find out the way to knit within the round. Knitters can use either double-pointed needles or a circular needle. For beginners, I added a video to point out the form to use double-pointed needles.
This is an excellent small-scale project for brand spanking new knitters who want to find out the way to knit within the round. Knitters can use either double-pointed needles or a circular needle. For beginners, I added a video to point out the form to use double-pointed needles.
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Dovercourt Knit Cardigan - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © Nicole Winer - Yarnspirations |
Deep ribbing at the hem and cuffs of this knit cardigan pattern gives way to a voluminous body and sleeves, making this sweater fun to style!
Download Pattern: Dovercourt Knit Cardigan
A Beautiful Knit Scarf - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © Kamis - Lady Life Hacks |
Knitting Pretty wrap to keep the neck warm. This buttoned scarf cascades in cables in an elegant shape.
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Pullover Free Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Speed Knits for Tiny Tots |
Pullover knitting pattern from Lacey's Speed Knits for Tiny Tots, originally published by T.M. Lacey, Volume 31.
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One-Piece Baby Pullover - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © Uitdemaat & © Mad-as-a-knitter |
The pullover is knit in one piece, beginning at the lower edge of the front, working over the shoulders, and ending at the lower edge of the back.
Download Pattern: One-Piece Baby Pullover
Baby Gansey Sweater - Free Pattern
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| Designed by © Sarah Hoffman |
This Easy Baby Aran pullover features gansey texture stitch patterns and buttons at the shoulders for easy dressing. Designed by Sarah Hoffman. Size 12 to 28 months / 20-inch chest finished size.
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103 Free Knitting Patterns for Men, Women, and Children
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| Designed by © Alea Milham |
Here are 103 Free Knitting Patterns for Men, Women, and Children so you can make some wonderful gifts for others or yourself! These patterns are ranked easy, intermediate, or advanced.
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Storybook Baby Hoodie – Free Baby & Toddler Knitting Pattern
Storybook Baby Hoodie. Photo © Lion Brand
Storybook Baby Hoodie is a free baby and toddler cardigan knitting pattern from Lion Brand Yarn. Worked in cozy garter stitch, this classic hooded cardigan comes in four sizes ranging from 3–6 months to 4 years.
The design uses worsted-weight yarn and simple textured garter stitch throughout. A roomy hood, long sleeves, buttoned front and playful tassel give the finished sweater its charming storybook look.
Storybook Baby Hoodie Pattern Details
- Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
- Pattern number: 90427AD
- Published: January 2010
- Craft: Knitting
- Category: Baby and child hooded cardigan
- Pattern availability: Free pattern
- Sizes: 3–6 months (12–18 months, 2 years, 4 years)
- Yarn weight: #4 Medium / Worsted
- Suggested yarn: Lion Brand Pound of Love
- Needles: 4 mm (US 6)
- Crochet hook: 5 mm (US H-8), for the tassel
- Gauge: 18 stitches + 40 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch
- Main stitch: Garter stitch
- Construction: Worked flat and seamed
- Features: Hood, long sleeves, buttons and tassel
- Language: English
A Classic Hooded Cardigan for Babies and Toddlers
Storybook Baby Hoodie combines the practicality of a cardigan with the extra warmth of a knitted hood. The simple garter-stitch fabric gives the sweater plenty of texture without requiring an elaborate stitch pattern.
The buttoned front makes the cardigan easy to layer over other baby clothes, while the hood and long sleeves make it especially appealing for cooler weather.
Four Baby and Child Sizes
The free Lion Brand pattern includes four sizes: 3–6 months, 12–18 months, 2 years and 4 years.
The approximate finished chest measurements are:
- 3–6 months: 19½ inches (49.5 cm)
- 12–18 months: 21½ inches (54.5 cm)
- 2 years: 23 inches (58.5 cm)
- 4 years: 25 inches (63.5 cm)
The approximate finished lengths are:
- 3–6 months: 9½ inches (24 cm)
- 12–18 months: 10 inches (25.5 cm)
- 2 years: 11 inches (28 cm)
- 4 years: 12 inches (30.5 cm)
When choosing a size, compare the finished measurements with a garment that fits the child comfortably rather than relying only on age.
Garter Stitch Knitting
One of the defining features of Storybook Baby Hoodie is its all-over garter stitch.
The pieces are worked flat, so the garter-stitch fabric is created by knitting every row. The horizontal ridges give the cardigan a soft, textured appearance while keeping the stitch pattern consistent throughout the project.
How Is the Storybook Baby Hoodie Constructed?
The main sweater body is initially worked in one piece up to the armholes. At that point, the knitting is divided to form the two fronts and the back.
The sleeves are knitted separately, and the hood is also worked as a separate piece. The completed pieces are then assembled and seamed according to the Lion Brand instructions.
Because the pieces are worked back and forth rather than in the round, the project does not require knitting the sleeves on double-pointed needles or using another small-circumference method.
Yarn for the Storybook Baby Hoodie
The original pattern uses Lion Brand Pound of Love, a #4 Medium / Worsted acrylic yarn.
Lion Brand specifies one ball of Pound of Love for the pattern. Because a Pound of Love ball contains a very generous amount of yarn, the designer notes that the specified amount is sufficient for more than one sweater.
If you substitute another worsted-weight yarn, do not simply buy one ball. Skein sizes vary dramatically between yarns, so use the pattern requirements and gauge when calculating your substitute.
For a baby or toddler cardigan, softness, durability and easy washing are useful qualities to consider when choosing yarn.
Needles and Gauge
Storybook Baby Hoodie uses 4 mm (US 6) knitting needles.
The specified gauge is: 18 stitches + 40 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in garter stitch.
Checking gauge is particularly important for a fitted garment because it determines whether the finished chest and length measurements will correspond to the intended size.
The Hood and Tassel
The hood is one of the features that gives this cardigan its distinctive appearance. It is knitted separately and attached during finishing.
A tassel adds a playful detail to the top of the hood. Lion Brand uses a small amount of crochet when finishing the tassel, so the materials list also calls for a 5 mm (US H-8) crochet hook.
The crochet portion is only a small part of the overall project; the cardigan itself is a knitting pattern.
Buttons and Finishing
The pattern calls for two ½-inch (13 mm) buttons. These create the simple front closure while leaving the lower portion of the cardigan open.
Lion Brand also notes that the button and buttonhole placement can be reversed, allowing you to customize the front closure if desired.
Since the sweater is constructed from flat pieces, neat seaming is an important part of the finishing process. Taking time with the shoulder, sleeve and hood seams will help give the cardigan a polished appearance.
Skills Used in the Storybook Baby Hoodie
Useful techniques for this project include:
- Garter stitch
- Working back and forth on straight or circular needles
- Increasing stitches
- Dividing the body for fronts and back
- Buttonholes
- Basic garment shaping
- Seaming knitted pieces
- Attaching sleeves and a hood
- A small amount of crochet for the tassel
About the Skill Level
Older versions of the Lion Brand pattern described Storybook Baby Hoodie as Easy+. Lion Brand's current pattern page uses its newer classification of Level 4 – Intermediate+.
Regardless of the label, it is useful to review the techniques and construction before beginning. The garter stitch itself is simple, but the project also involves garment shaping, separate sleeves and hood, buttonholes, seaming and finishing.
Why Knit the Storybook Baby Hoodie?
Storybook Baby Hoodie is a versatile children's project because the same free pattern covers both baby and toddler sizes.
Its garter-stitch texture keeps the knitting visually simple, while the hood, tassel, buttons and cardigan construction add enough detail to make the finished garment special.
It can also make a lovely handmade baby gift, especially because you can return to the same pattern in a larger size as the child grows.
Get the Free Storybook Baby Hoodie Pattern
The complete Storybook Baby Hoodie, pattern 90427AD, is currently available free from Lion Brand Yarn.
Get the Free Storybook Baby Hoodie Pattern at Lion Brand
Pattern availability was checked when this article was updated. Availability and access requirements on external websites may change over time.
Celtic Knit Aran Pillow - Free Pattern
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| Photos above © aussiegirl1584 & © leslierg |
What beautiful knitting pillow (Free pattern)! I found it on Pinterest...
This cozy Aran pillow is the perfect project to enjoy knitting during long winter evenings!
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Winter Baby Boots (0-6/6-12 months) - Knitting Pattern
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| Photos above © Julia - loasidellamaglia |
It's great, unfortunately, I haven't had time to sit down and try the pattern but I am looking forward to it.
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Spread the Love Beanie - Free Pattern
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| The photo above © Knits N Knots |
This hat is knit from the bottom up in the round and has instructions to make slouchier. It’s sized for an average woman’s head (21-23” circumference) as stated in the CYC sizing standards. This pattern includes written row-by-row instructions for the colorwork, as well as a chart.
Download Pattern: Spread the Love Beanie
Snowfall Beanie - Knitting Pattern
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| The photo above © srossinifaust |
It's a quick and easy hat, perfect for holiday knitting!
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