The Daily Beanie Baby + Kid is a classic ribbed hat perfect for keeping little ones warm for fall and winter.

This is a smaller version of the adult size Daily Beanie, including two new sizes; Baby and Kid. It uses the same yarn weight and gauge as the original Daily Beanie, making it a cozy knit for children.

A great thing about this hat is that it’s an amazing stash-buster! It is knit in a bulky weight yarn OR equivalent combination of yarn weights held together (for example - 2 strands of worsted, or 2 strands of DK + 1 fingering). I include guidance on choosing different combinations of yarn weights in the pattern.

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Sizing
Baby (Kid) size to fit a head circumference of 14-16 in. / 35-40 cm (16-20 in. / 40-51 cm) head circumference.

Note: Kid Size includes Toddlers

Yardage and Yarn Choice
Yardage: Approximately 70-75 (90-95) yards of bulky weight (or equivalent) yarn for hat (with no pom poms). Additional yarn leftovers, if available, for pom poms.

The hat is knit in a bulky weight OR equivalent, meaning you can hold different yarn weights together to achieve the same gauge. Here are a few of the combinations I have used to knit this hat:

• 1 strand Bulky (optional - add a Fingering or Lace strand for a thicker fabric)
• 2 strands Worsted
• 2 strands DK + 1 Fingering OR 1 Lace
• 1 strand DK + 2 Fingering + 1 Lace

Needles + Notions

• 16” US size 10.5 (6.5mm) circular needle
• US size 10.5 (6.5mm) double-pointed needles or longer circular needle for magic loop method (for crown of hat)
• 6 (5) stitch markers, including one distinct BOR marker
• Tapestry Needle for sewing in ends
• Optional: Pom Pom maker

Gauge
16 stitches and 17 rows = 4x4in./10x10cm (unstretched) blocked square in 2x2 rib, in the round, on size 10.5 (6.5mm) needle.

When stretched horizontally, the stitch gauge increases to about 10 st/4in. The stretchiness of the 2x2 rib is what makes it a great fit for a range of children’s head sizes.

Techniques Used

• Knit, Purl

• Long Tail or German Twisted Cast On

• K2tog decrease