Free Knitting Pattern - Textured Baby Beanie

Inspired by one of the patches in a blanket from the 60 Quick Baby Knits book, here is my finalized Textured Baby Beanie Pattern:


Textured Baby Beanie 

Suggested Yarn: Cuddles by Crystal Palace Yarn
This micro-fiber yarn is too soft to put down!

Update: A regular worsted weight yarn will work well, too, and might actually be a better choice since the Cuddles is slightly bulky. I am just addicted to the softness of the yarn! 

Using size 8 or 9 straights, CO 66 using long-tail CO.

Knit in K1P1 ribbing for ~1 inch.

Textured Ribbing:

Row 1: Knit all
Row 2:  K2, (P1, K3) to end of row
Row 3: Knit all
Row 4: P1, (K3, P1) to last stitch, K1.

Repeat textured pattern until work measures about 4-5 inches.

Decrease:
Row 1: (K2, K2 tog) to last 2, K2.
Row 2:  K1, (P1, K3) repeat to last stitch, P1.
Row 3: (K1, K2 tog) to last 2, K2.
Row 4: (K2, P1) to last stitch, K1.

Row 5: K2 tog to end of row.

Row 6: K2 tog to last stitch, K1.

Thread yarn through remaining stitches and seam the hat using the invisible mattress stitch. 

Add a pom-pom to give the beanie another touch of cuteness.

**This beanie pattern has not yet been test knit by anyone other than myself. Please try it and let me know if and where you encounter any problems.