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Bella's Beanie, take 2
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Yes, I even swatch for little dog hats.
Yes, I even swatch for little dog hats.
It's basically a few rounds of stockinette after the 1x1 ribbing, and then back and forth decreasing on one half, and picking up a smaller bit opposite that, and decreasing much more slowly, then kitchener stitching them at the top. The other stitches are bound off in the process. I made this up.
It's basically a few rounds of stockinette after the 1x1 ribbing, and then back and forth decreasing on one half, and picking up a smaller bit opposite that, and decreasing much more slowly, then kitchener stitching them at the top. The other stitches are bound off in the process. I made this up.
Back side. This band goes up the space between the ears. It looks like a pair of panties.
Back side. This band goes up the space between the ears. It looks like a pair of panties.
The pom pom was so big, the hat kept sliding off her head. I later clipped it off and made another, smaller, but still kinda big one.
The pom pom was so big, the hat kept sliding off her head. I later clipped it off and made another, smaller, but still kinda big one.
Ear holes! She has some big ears.
Ear holes! She has some big ears.
I picked up inside the rim, about 8 stitches, a little back from center, knit back and forth with decreases, and then switched into an i-cord for a bit. They're too long. Bella's not that big. It's amazing how fast i-cord knits up.
I picked up inside the rim, about 8 stitches, a little back from center, knit back and forth with decreases, and then switched into an i-cord for a bit. They're too long. Bella's not that big. It's amazing how fast i-cord knits up.
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Finished
December 16, 2018
December 17, 2018

Bella's Beanie, take 2

Project info
my own invention
Knitting
Pet → Accessory
mom's dog, Bella
14" brim
Needles & yarn
US 5 - 3.75 mm
Lion Brand Ice Cream
248 yards in stash
0.37 skeins = 145.8 yards (133.3 meters), 37 grams
207 Strawberry
621456
Pink
Jo-Ann Fabric & Crafts in Colorado
December 14, 2018
Notes

I made Bella a beanie on my last visit, mid-March, 2018, but it was too small. I had planned to make another on my next visit, so I did! I used a thinner, softer, DK weight yarn this time, and got a better measurement of her head, and it fit! It was actually slightly loose this time. Maybe I’ll make another on my next visit. I’m slowly zeroing in on a perfect hat for her little head.

I swatched and got gauge. Her head measured 14” around, which worked out to 77 sts, but I went down to a 72 st CO for some negative ease.

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Finished
December 16, 2018
December 17, 2018
About this pattern
Personal pattern (not in Ravelry)
About this yarn
Ice Cream
by Lion Brand
DK
100% Acrylic
394 yards / 100 grams

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  • Project created: February 16, 2019
  • Finished: February 16, 2019
  • Updated: May 23, 2021