Self Striping beanie Hat & Fingerless Gloves CIRCULAR

Self Striping Beanie Hat & Fingerless Gloves Circular Knitting Pattern

What Is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from madmonkeyknits creates a coordinated set of two accessories: a self-striping beanie hat and matching fingerless gloves. Both pieces are worked in the round using circular knitting needles, making them ideal for knitters who prefer seamless construction. The pattern offers multiple sizes to accommodate children, teens, small adults, and full-size adults, with the hat available in XS, S, M, and L sizes to fit head circumferences ranging from 45 to 60 centimeters (18 to 24 inches). The fingerless gloves are similarly sized from XS through L to fit hand circumferences of 5 to 9 inches.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level pattern employs circular knitting techniques throughout, allowing crafters to work both the hat and gloves seamlessly in the round. The construction relies on fundamental knitting methods including ribbed cuffs, stocking stitch for the main fabric, and strategic decreasing to shape the crown of the hat. The self-striping effect is achieved through the natural color variations in the yarn itself, requiring no color changes or complex patterning from the knitter. The pattern includes instructions for measuring and adjusting sizing to ensure proper fit, demonstrating attention to garment construction fundamentals.

Stitches Used

• Knit (K): The primary stitch forming the fabric
• Purl (P): Used in ribbed sections
• Stocking Stitch (St.St): Worked as every round knit when working in the round, creating the smooth main fabric of both pieces
• Rib (R): Knit 1, Purl 1 ribbing for cuffs and edging
• Knit 2 Together (K2tog): A decrease stitch used for shaping
• Purl 2 Together (P2tog): A decrease stitch used in ribbed sections
• Increases (Inc and Kinc1): Stitch increases for expanding the fabric where needed

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for DK weight yarn, specifically recommending Juniper Moon Farm Findley DK in the Dappled colorway, though any DK yarn of your choice will work equally well. Yardage requirements vary by size, with XS requiring 100 grams (one 100g skein) and larger sizes requiring 200 grams (two 100g skeins). The self-striping nature of the recommended yarn creates the visual interest without additional color work.

Circular knitting needles in two sizes are essential for this pattern. You will need two pairs of 4.00 mm circular needles for the main fabric, worked at a tension of 22 stitches and 28 rounds equaling 10 centimeters (4 inches) in stocking stitch. Additionally, two pairs of 3.25 mm circular needles are required for the ribbed cuffs and edges, which are worked at a tighter gauge to create elasticity and a finished appearance.

Pattern Details and Sizing Information

The hat measurements accommodate a range of head sizes with actual finished circumferences of 46 centimeters (18 inches) for XS, 51 centimeters (20 inches) for S, and 56 centimeters (22 inches) for M and L sizes. The glove pattern requires hand measurement around the widest part to determine the correct size, with options ranging from size 5-6 inches for children through 8-9 inches for men. This pattern is identified as madmonkeyknits Knitting Pattern No. 1405 and is provided in downloadable PDF format for immediate access and printing.