The Pumpkin Patch Beanie!

A snug fitting pumpkin-inspired beanie perfect for harvest season and trips to the pumpkin patch! Originally designed for my granddaughter, Charlotte, I re-created the pattern to fit five different sizes -- one for each member of the family.

While simple enough for the less-experienced knitter, the 3x3 ribbed stitch pattern, creative decreases, and the fun stem all provide interest for those with more experience. Super stretchy, the Pumpkin Patch Beanie fits a wide variety of head shapes and sizes and nicely provides full coverage of the ears to keep them warm and toasty on cool fall days and evenings; alternatively, the 3x3 ribbing looks adorable cuffed, if desired. Have fun at the pumpkin patch and don’t forget to take a family picture!

Fits:
newborn (6 mo, 12-24 mo, child, adult) with head circumference up to 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) inches.

Needles:
US 5 & US 7 circulars & US 7 dpns.

Yarn:
Orange -- approx. 50 (70, 85, 100, 120) yards worsted weight yarn.
Green -- approx. 13 yards worst weight yarn.

Samples knit using:
KnitPicks Brava and/or Mighty Stitch Worsted
Lion Brand Yarns Wool-Ease in “Pumpkin” & “Sage”

Questions?
Email me at HappyinDoleValley@gmail.com

Pattern is also available through KnitPicks:

http://www.knitpicks.com/patterns/Pumpkin_Patch_Beanie__D...