Rainbow Ripple Beanie Pattern

Skill level: Intermediate

Size: 7-year-old boy

Starting stitches: 82 stitches

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (Imperial needle size: US 8, UK 6, Metric size: 5mm)
• Needles: Double-pointed needles (Imperial needle size: US 8, UK 6, Metric size: 5mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Gauge: 20 stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• Rep: Repeat

Instructions:

1. Cast on 82 stitches, join in the round and place marker for beginning of round.
2. Rounds 1-5: *K2, P2, rep from * to end of round.
3. Round 6: Knit all stitches.
4. Round 7: Purl all stitches.
5. Rounds 8-10: Knit all stitches.
6. Repeat rounds 1-10 until the hat measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.
7. Begin decreases: Round 1: *K6, K2tog, rep from * to end of round.
8. Round 2: Knit all stitches.
9. Round 3: *K5, K2tog, rep from * to end of round.
10. Round 4: Knit all stitches.
11. Continue in this pattern, decreasing by one stitch before the K2tog every other round, until 8 stitches remain.
12. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread yarn through remaining stitches, pull tight, and secure.
13. Weave in ends and block the beanie if desired.

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