BEEHIVE HAT

Knit Simple Holiday 2014 #23

Design by Tabetha Hedrick

Welt patterning forms the beehive look of this topper, worked in the round from the lower edge up. The bees are knit separately and sewn on.

Difficulty level
Easy

MATERIALS
Vanna’s Choice Solids by Lion Brand Yarns, 3½oz/100g balls, each approx 170yd/156m (acrylic)
• 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) balls in #158 mustard (A)
• 1 ball in #153 black (B)
• 1 ball in #100 white (C)
Vanna’s Choice Baby by Lion Brand Yarns, 3½oz/100g balls, each approx 170yd/156m (acrylic)
• 1 ball in #157 ducky (D)
• One size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 16″/40cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• One set (4) size 9 (5.5mm) double-pointed needles (dpns)
• One set (4) size 7 (4.5mm) double-pointed needles (dpns)
• Stitch markers
• Stuffing
• Tweezers

SIZES
Sized for Newborn, 6–12 months, 1–2 years, 3–5 years, 6–10 years. Shown in size 3–5 years.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 11 (14¾, 16½, 17¼, 18¾)”/28 (37.5, 42, 44, 47.5)cm

GAUGE
17¼ sts and 22½ rows to 4″/10 cm over St st using larger needles and A.

Delivery Method: Downloadable as an Electronic PDF