baby bear beanie pattern

While little bit was napping this morning (still recovering from that pesky bug but otherwise chipper as usual), I whipped up a quick little baby hat pattern. Because apparently I write knitting patterns in my free time now. It's super cute, simple and would make a precious little baby gift, which is what this one is destined to become. Happy knitting!

baby bear beanie pattern

Newborn-6 months (6 months - 9 months) 9 months-child

Worsted weight yarn (Vanna's Choice, here) with size 8 needles.

CO 56(64)72 stitches. Join round and knit until piece measures 4"(4.5")5.5". Start decreases for crown:

Row 1: *K6, k2tog* repeat till end.
Row 2: Knit.
Row 3: *K5, k2tog* repeat till end.
Row 4: Knit.
Row 5: *K4, k2tog* repeat till end.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 7: *K3, k2tog* repeat till end.
Row 8: Knit.
Row 9: *K2, k2tog* repeat till end.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 11: *k2tog* around.

Remaining rows: k2tog on all round until 4 stitches remain. Thread tail through 4 stitches and weave in ends.

For ears:
CO8
Knit 8 rows garter stitch.
Row 9: k1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1
Row 10: k1, k2tog, ssk, k1
Row 11: k2tog, ssk
Row 12: K2tog
Cut thread and weave in ends.

Attach ears in desired position. I attached them 1.25" down from the center of the crown, slightly towards the front of the hat using super strong upholstery thread which is my new favorite thing. It's so cute, the cat even approves :)