Measurements & sizes
To fit head circumference (cm): 40
Length top to bottom (cm): 16
Knit Kit
Yarn: (A) Yellow, (B) Black, (C) White, free with this issue of Let's Knit
Needles: 4mm
Tension Square
23 sts x 27 rows
10cm x 10cm
stocking stitch
4mm needles
About the Yarn
This 100% acrylic yarn has been dyed and produced exclusively for Let's Knit. In a DK weight, the subtle twist gives nice stitch definition but remains soft and supple for baby.
Need an alternative?
If you'd like to make more beanies for yourself or to raise more funds, Hayfield Bonus DK is an acrylic yarn that would make a good match to the yarn included in our kit. Sunflower, Black and White make good colour matches.
Let's Shop
Hayfield Bonus DK costs £1.69 per 100g (280m) ball from 0800 505 3300,
Knitwise
Safety First
If you are making the beanie, ensure that the antennae are sewn on tightly and that no strands are lose. If you prefer, you can use safety toy stuffing to stuff the antennae.
Meet the Designer
Lucinda Ganderton
I hope you have as much fun making this project as I had designing it! I'm proud to support such an important charity.
“This fun little knit will help to raise vital funds for the amazing work of the RNIB so get involved!”
LK Editorial Assistant Isobel Smith
Send your finished hats, along with a note of your name and where you're from, to:
RNIB Bee Beanies
105 Judd Street
London
WC1H 9NE
or to make a one-off donation visit or call 0845 345 0054.
Hat
Using 4mm needles and yarn A, cast on 80 sts
Rows 1–4: (k2, p2) to end
Change to yarn B
Rows 5-8: work four rows in st st
Change to yarn A
Rows 9–12: rep Rows 5-8
Change to yarn B
Rows 13-16: rep Rows 5-8
Change to yarn A
Rows 17-20: rep Rows 5-8
Change to yarn B
Row 21: (k6, k2tog) to end. 70 sts
Row 22: p
Row 23: (k5, k2tog) to end. 60 sts
Row 24: p
Change to yarn A
Row 25: (k4, k2tog) to end. 50 sts
Row 26: p
Row 27: (k3, k2tog) to end. 40 sts
Row 28: p
Change to yarn B
Row 29: (k2, k2tog) to end. 30 sts
Row 30: p
Row 31: (k1, k2tog) to end. 20 sts
Row 32: p
Change to yarn B
Row 33: (k2tog) to end. 10 sts
Row 34: p
Row 35: k
Row 36: p
Row 37: (k2tog) to end. Five sts
Row 38: p
Row 39: k
Row 40: p
Cut yarn leaving a tail, thread through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off. Join the side seam with mattress stitch. Darn in the ends.
Antennae
(make two)
Using 4mm needles and yarn B, cast on eight sts
Rows 1–10: work in st st
Row 11: (k1, kfb) to end. 12 sts
Row 12: p
Row 13: k
Row 14: p
Row 15: (k2tog) to end. Six sts
Row 16: p
Cut yarn leaving a tail, through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off. Join side seam edges together with mattress stitch.
To make up
Stuff antennae lightly with short lengths of yarn B, then sew to centre front of hat, on the first stripe down from the top LK