Product Description
This family Beanie has a garter stitch brim and is then worked in a combination of stocking stitch and garter stitch stripes.
Pattern sizes: Age 2-5 yrs, 6-10 yrs, Teen, Lady and Man.
To fit head: 52 (54-55-56-59) cm [20½ (21¼-21¾-22-23) ins].
Yarn required: Irish Tweed, 50g balls@110m. 1 (1-1-1-1) ball 1st Colour (C1 – Liscannor 41). 1 (1-1-1-1) ball 2nd Colour (C2 – Henbane 37).
Needles required: A pair of 4.00mm [UK 8, US 6] knitting needles. Wool needle for sewing up.
Tension: 19 sts and 28 rows to 10cm [4 ins] over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles.
Pattern rating: Easy.
Please note that this pattern is protected by copyright and you do not have permission to copy or resell this pattern. You may, however, sell the knitted product.
Remy Textured Striped Beanie by Jennifer Lee
What is Being Made
The Remy is a family beanie hat designed by Jennifer Lee, available in five sizes to fit ages 2-5, 6-10, teens, ladies, and men. Head circumferences range from 52cm (20½ inches) for toddlers to 59cm (23 inches) for adult men. This is a downloadable knitting pattern suitable for beginners, offering a practical and stylish hat option for multiple family members.
Knitting Techniques Used
The Remy beanie employs two primary knitting techniques to create its distinctive textured appearance. The brim is worked entirely in garter stitch, which involves knitting every row to produce a reversible, ridged fabric with excellent stretch and recovery. The main body of the hat transitions into a combination of stocking stitch and garter stitch stripes, alternating between smooth stockinette sections and textured garter sections. This striping technique adds visual interest and dimension while maintaining structural integrity throughout the crown.
Stitches and Abbreviations
The pattern uses fundamental knitting stitches appropriate for beginner-level crafters:
- Garter stitch: Created by knitting every row, producing horizontal ridges
- Stocking stitch: Alternating knit and purl rows to create a smooth, V-patterned fabric
- Increases and decreases: Used for shaping the crown to fit the head properly
The pattern includes standard knitting abbreviations such as K (knit), st/s (stitch/stitches), alt (alternate), rep (repeat), dec (decrease), inc (increase), and cont (continue).
Materials: Yarn and Needles
The Remy beanie is designed to be worked in worsted weight yarn, specifically Irish Tweed at 110 meters per 50-gram ball. The pattern requires one 50g ball each of two colors across all sizes, with the original design featuring Liscannor (C1) and Henbane (C2). A pair of 4.00mm knitting needles (UK size 8, US size 6) is required for construction, with a wool needle needed for finishing and seaming.
Gauge and Tension
The pattern specifies a tension of 19 stitches and 28 rows to 10cm (4 inches) measured over stocking stitch using 4.00mm needles. Achieving proper gauge is essential for ensuring the beanie fits correctly across all five size options.
Pattern Rating and Difficulty
The Remy beanie carries an Easy pattern rating, making it ideal for beginner knitters. The straightforward combination of garter and stocking stitches, along with basic shaping techniques, provides an accessible introduction to hat construction without overwhelming complexity.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Jennifer Lee |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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