Je t’aime Beanie – Free Pattern

This month there is not only Valentine’s Day, but also my wedding anniversary. We got married on Valentine’s Day, 24 years ago. At the time I never would have thought I’d get married on a holiday. It happened to fall on a Saturday and was my husband’s idea.

Je t’aime means “I love you” in French. I know a little French and my husband thinks it’s sexy when I speak French to him. 😉 I designed this hat for everyone to show their love – no matter who it is for. You can make a mom and child matching hat, make one for yourself, your bestie, or that special person in your life.

You can find the project page on Ravelry.

Materials Needed
Bulky Yarn, #5 = 65(89) yards
Size 10, 16” circular needles
Size 10 double pointed needles (dpn’s)
Stitch marker
Darning/yarn needle
Measuring tape

Size
Child: 8” wide x 7 ¾” tall
Adult: 9 ¼” wide x 9” tall

Gauge
2” x 2” = 7 stitches and 10 rows with Red Heart Hygge

Abbreviation	Description
CO	Cast on
PM	Place marker
SM	Slip Marker
St(s)	Stitch(es)
K	Knit
P	Purl
KFB	Knit in the front and back of the same stitch
YO	Yarn over
K2tog	Slip needle through 2 sts as if to knit. Knit the 2 sts together.
Pass yo the k2	Pass the yarn over the two knit stitches you just completed. The yarn over will “encircle” those two stitches creating a bar look in the front.
Pass yo the k1	Pass the yarn over the knit stitch you just completed. The yarn over will “encircle” the stitch creating a bar look in the front.

Children’s instructions are written with adult instructions noted in ().

Ribbing

CO 56(68) sts, join in the round and PM for the beginning of the round.

*At the beginning of every round SM

Round 1-8: *k1, p1* repeat between ** till the end

Body

*If you plan to use a different color for the boy of the hat, start using the second color now.

Round 9: *k13(16), kfb* repeat between ** till the end. This will increase stitches by 4 sts 60(72) sts.

Round 10: *yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2* repeat between ** till the end

Round 11: knit entire round

Round 12: *k2, yo, k2, pass yo the k2* repeat between ** till the end

Round 13: knit entire round

Round 14: yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2, yo, k2, pass yo the k2, p1, k1, *yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2* repeat between ** till the end

Round 15: k5, p3, knit till the end

Round 16: k2, yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2, p5, k1, *yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2* repeat between ** till the last two sts, yo, k2, pass yo the k2

Round 17: k3, p7, knit till the end

Round 18: yo, k2, pass yo k2, p9, k1, yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2* repeat between ** till the end

Round 19: k2, p9, knit till the end

Round 20: k2, p4, k1, p4, k3, *yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2* repeat between ** till the last two sts, yo, k2, pass yo the k2

Round 21: k2, p4, k1, p4, knit till the end

Round 22: yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k1, p2, k3, p2, k2, *yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2* repeat between ** till the end

Round 23: knit entire round

Round 24: repeat Round 12

Round 25: knit entire round

Round 26: repeat Round 10

Round 27: knit entire round

Round 28: repeat Round 12

Round 29: knit entire round

Round 30: repeat Round 10

Round 31: knit entire round

Round 32: repeat Round 12

Round 33: knit entire round

*For the Children’s size, stop here and go to the “decrease” section

Adult size only

Round 34: repeat Round 10

Round 35: knit entire round

Round 36: repeat Round 12

Round 37: knit entire round

(If you want a slouchy hat, repeat the last 4 rounds 2 more times)

Decreases

*Change to dpn’s when the stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle.

Round 38: *yo, k2, pass yo the k2, k2tog* repeat between ** till the end 45(48) sts

Round 39: knit entire round

Round 40: *k2tog, yo, k1, pass yo the k1* repeat between ** till the end 30(32) sts

Round 41: knit entire round

Round 42: *k2, k2tog* repeat between ** till the end. The Children’s size will end with 2 sts left, k2tog those last 2 sts. 22(24) sts

Round 43: *k1, k2tog* repeat between ** till the end. The Children’s size will end with 1 sts left, knit the stitch. 15(16) sts

Round 44: *k2tog* repeat between ** till the end. The Children’s size will end with 1 sts left, knit the stitch. 7(8) sts

Cut yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Thread yarn needle with tail of cut yarn and draw through remaining loops. Secure in place. Weave in any ends you have.

Embellish the heart design as you see fit. You can outline it, fill it in with cross stitch, embroider it, leave it as is. Have fun!

Yvonne Beanie – Free Pattern

This pattern is named after my mother-in-law’s middle name, Yvonne. She was a very special lady who passed away 2 years ago due to bile duct cancer. 

This is a very quick pattern as it’s worked up in super bulky yarn. The large cable is the only thing that might take you out of your comfort zone, but it is still easy to do. The rest of the body of the hat is just knit and purls, but gives it a nice step up from just an all knitted look.

You can find the project page on Ravelry.

Materials Needed
Super bulky #6 yarn (65 yards)
Size 13 & 15, 16” circular needles
Size 15 double pointed needles (dpn’s)
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Darning/yarn needle
Measuring tape

Size
9 ½” wide x 8” tall with Chonk URU.Yarn
9 ½” wide x 8 ¼” tall with Big Twist Natural Blend

Gauge
2” by 2” = 7 rows and 4.5 stitches with Chonk URU.Yarn
2” by 2” = 6 rows and 4.5 stitches with Big Twist Natural Blend

Abbreviation	Description
CO	Cast on
PM	Place Marker
St(s)	Stitch(es)
K	Knit
K1tbl	Knit through back loop.
P	Purl
K2tog	Slip needle through 2 sts as if to knit. Knit the 2 sts together.
ssk	Slip needle through 1st stitch as if to knit, slip needle through the next stitch as if to knit. Knit the two stitches together.
1/1 RC	Slip stitch onto cn, hold in front, k1, then k1 from cn
2/2 RC	Slip 2 stitches to cn, hold in back, k2, then k2 from cn

Ribbing
Use size US 13 needles
CO 46 sts, join in the round and PM for the beginning of the round.
*At the beginning of every round slip the marker.
Round 1-4: *K1tbl, p1* repeat between ** till the end.

Body
*Chart is provided at the end if you prefer it charted.
*Change to US 15 needles while working the first round of the body.
Round 5: P1, k8, [*p2, k3* repeat between ** till last 2 sts, p2]
Round 6: P1, k4, 2/2 RC, [p1, k1, *p1, k1, p1, k2* repeat between ** till the end]
Round 7: P1, k8, [p1, k2, *p1, k4* repeat between ** until last 4 sts, p1, k3]
Round 8: P1, k2, 2/2 RC, k2, repeat the [ ] from round 6
Round 9: Repeat round 5
Round 10: P1, 2/2 RC, k4, repeat the [ ] from round 5
Round 11: P1, k8, repeat the [ ] from round 6
Round 12: P1, k4, 2/2 RC, repeat the [ ] from round 7
Round 13: Repeat row 11
Round 14: P1, k2, 2/2 RC, k2, repeat the [ ] from round 5
Round 15: Repeat round 5
Round 16: P1, 2/2 RC, k4, repeat the [ ] from round 6
Round 17: Repeat round 7
Round 18: Repeat round 6
Round 19: Repeat round 5
Round 20: Repeat round 14
Round 21: Repeat round 11
Round 22: P1, 2/2 RC, k4, repeat the [ ] from round 7
Round 23: Repeat round 11

Decreases
*Change to dpn’s when the stitches no longer fit comfortably on the circular needle.
Round 24: P1, k4, 2/2 RC, *p2, ssk, k1, p2, k3* repeat between ** 3 times, p2, ssk, k1, p2 (42 sts)
Round 25: P1, ssk, k4, ssk, *p2, k2, p2, ssk, k1* repeat between ** 3 times, p2, k2, p2tog (36 sts)
Round 26: P1, k1, 2/2 RC, k1, p1, k1, *p2tog, k2, p2, k2* repeat between ** 3 times, p2tog, k1 (32sts)
Round 27: P1, k3, ssk, k1, p2tog, k1, *p1, k1, p2tog, p2, k1* repeat between ** 3 times, p1 (27 sts)
Round 28: P1, 1/1 RC, ssk, k1, p1, ssk, * p1, k1, p2tog, p1, k1* repeat between ** till the end (22 sts)
Round 29: P1, ssk, ssk, p2tog, *k 1, p1, ssk, p1* repeat between ** till the end (16 sts)
Round 30: *ssk* repeat between ** till the end (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving a 6” tail. Thread yarn needle with tail of cut yarn and draw through remaining loops. Secure in place. Weave in any ends you have.