SHORT OVERVIEW OF THE PIECE
Heartbeat Stripes Beanie is a simple, graphic beanie worked from the bottom up in the round. The pattern alternates ribbing with garter stitch, creating the distinctive Heartbeat Stripes texture. The crown is shaped with gradual decreases for a neat, comfortable fit.

SIZES & MEASUREMENTS
0-1 years / fits a head circumference of 46-48 cm 18-19 inches.
2-3 years / fits a head circumference of 49-50 cm 19¼–19¾ inches.
3-9 years / fits a head circumference of 51-53 cm 20–20¾ inches.
S / fits a head circumference of 54-56 cm 21¼–22 inches.
M / fits a head circumference of 57-59 cm 22½–23¼ inches.
L / fits a head circumference of 60-63 cm 23½–24¾ inches.

SUGGESTED YARN
Drops COTTON MERINO (50% Merino, 50% Cotton; 50 g = 110 m 120 yds).
Quantity needed:
0-1 years /50 g
2-3 years / 100 g
3-9 years / 100g
S / 100g
M / 100 g
L / 150 g

KNITTING NEEDLES
Circular needles: 3 mm US2½ / 40 cm 16 inches
Double-pointed needles: 3 mm US2½

GAUGE
25 stitches x 40 rows = 10 x 10 cm 4 x 4 inches in main stitch pattern* and on 3 mm US2½ needles (or the required needles to obtain gauge) after wash and blocking.
(Work the swatch in 5-row repeats: 5 rows in 1×1 rib, followed by 5 rows in knit stitch. Repeat throughout the swatch).