Circular Beanie Hat & Short Finger Gloves

Circular Beanie Hat and Short Finger Gloves Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from madmonkeyknits includes two coordinated accessories: a circular beanie hat and short finger gloves. The pattern is designed to create a matching set, with both pieces worked in the round using circular knitting needles. The set is available in four sizes ranging from children's to men's, making it suitable for the entire family.

Hat Details

The circular beanie hat is designed to fit head circumferences from 48 to 63 centimeters (19 to 25 inches), accommodating sizes from extra small for children through large for men. The hat is worked in the round, which eliminates the need for seaming and creates a seamless, professional finish.

Glove Details

The short finger gloves are sized to fit hand circumferences from 5 to 9 inches, corresponding to extra small through large sizes. The pattern includes instructions for measuring the widest part of the hand to determine the correct glove size. These gloves feature a short finger design, making them practical for activities requiring finger dexterity while maintaining warmth.

Techniques and Stitches Used

• Circular Knitting: Both garments are worked in the round using circular needles, creating seamless construction
• Stocking Stitch: The primary stitch used throughout, created by knitting every round, providing a smooth, classic fabric
• Ribbing: Abbreviated as R (K1, P1), ribbing is used for cuffs and edges to create elasticity and a finished appearance
• Decreases: K2TOG (knit 2 stitches together) and P2TOG (purl 2 stitches together) are used for shaping
• Increases: KINC1 (knit into both front and back of stitch) creates additional stitches where needed for shaping

Materials and Specifications

Yarn: The pattern calls for sport weight yarn, specifically Sugarbush Bliss or any DK (double knitting) weight yarn of your choice. Yardage requirements range from 2 to 4 balls of 50-gram yarn depending on the size being knitted.

Needles: Two pairs of circular knitting needles are required: 3.75 mm needles for the main fabric and 3.25 mm needles for ribbed cuffs and edges. The use of two needle sizes creates proper tension and helps the ribbing sit neatly.

Tension: The pattern specifies a tension of 24 stitches and 32 rounds over 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stocking stitch on 3.75 mm circular needles. Achieving correct tension is essential for garments to fit properly.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for knitters with some experience. The circular knitting technique and shaping methods require competence beyond absolute beginner level, though the straightforward stitch patterns keep the project manageable.

Pattern Information

This is Circular Madmonkeyknits Knitting Pattern No. 1406, presented as a downloadable PDF format for immediate access and printing.