Cute Bear Ears Baby Beanie

This easy-to-follow pattern will guide you through making a charming bear ears beanie for infants. This beanie is designed to keep your baby warm while providing a stylish look, great for photos or everyday wear!

Materials:

• Red worsted weight yarn (approx. 100 yards)
• Size 5 mm (US 8) knitting needles
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors

Gauge:

14 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.

Abbreviations:

• k = knit
• p = purl
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• CO = cast on
• BO = bind off

Instructions:

Body of the Hat:

1. CO 60 stitches using the long tail method.
2. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist your stitches. Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
3. Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 1.5 inches (approx. 4 cm).
4. After ribbing, switch to stockinette stitch (k every round) and continue until the body measures about 6 inches (15 cm) from the cast-on edge.

Bear Ears:

1. To create the ears, on the next round, switch to a smaller size needle (if using) and k10, then place the next 20 stitches on a stitch holder.
2. K10 for the right ear, turn your work and p down the 10 stitches to create a small flat piece, then BO all stitches. Leave long tail for sewing.
3. For the left ear, repeat the same steps with the remaining 10 stitches from the stitch holder, creating a mirror image ear.
4. With tapestry needle, sew the ears onto the top of the beanie, spaced about 2 inches apart.
5. If desired, add a pom-pom on top for extra cuteness!

Finishing:

1. Weave in all the loose ends using the tapestry needle.
2. Your cute bear ears baby beanie is ready to wear!

Enjoy watching your little one wear this hat in chilly weather!