Crafting Beanies for a Cause: Supporting Mobile Pet Clinic's Spay and Neuter Initiatives

I've been busy knitting dozens of beanies for the Charity Fundraiser supporting animal rescue organizations.

I've been busy knitting dozens of beanies for the Charity Fundraiser supporting animal rescue organizations.

I've been busy knitting dozens of beanies for the Charity Fundraiser supporting animal rescue organizations.

I've been busy knitting dozens of beanies for the Charity Fundraiser supporting animal rescue organizations.

I've been busy knitting dozens of beanies for the Charity Fundraiser supporting animal rescue organizations.

So, I was busy knitting a beanie for our November fundraiser and left it on the sofa for just 10 minutes while I grabbed a snack. Big mistake!
When I returned, one of the kitties had turned my project into a total mess, unraveling half of the beanie. It looked more like a cat web than a hat!
The other kitty played around, pouncing on the yarn like the best toy ever. They both looked so proud of their “artwork.”
Now my beanie has a fun story: “Handmade and cat-approved!"

Temu Yarn Beanie

Beanie with Crochet Rim

Pattern for Beanie with I-Cord Ribbon

Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium weight (Worsted) yarn (approximately 100-150 yards)
- Needles: 
  - Circular knitting needles or double-pointed needles (size 8 US or as per gauge)
- Darning needle for weaving in ends
- Scissors
 Gauge
- 4 inches = 16 stitches in stockinette stitch
 Pattern Instructions
 Part 1: Knit the Beanie
1. Cast On: 
   - Cast on 84 stitches (or the number based on your gauge for desired circumference).
   - Join in the round being careful not to twist.
2. Brim:
   - Ribbing: *(K1, P1) for 2-3 inches*.
3. Body of the Hat:
   - Switch to Stockinette Stitch: Knit every round until the beanie measures about 6-8 inches from the cast-on edge (or your desired length).
4. Crown Decrease:
   - Round 1: *(K10, K2tog)* repeat to end of round.
   - Round 2: Knit all stitches.
   - Round 3: *(K9, K2tog)* repeat to end of round.
   - Round 4: Knit all stitches.
   - ...Continue this pattern, decreasing the number of knit stitches before the K2tog every two rounds...
   - End Decrease When: You have around 8-10 stitches left.
5. Finishing the Hat:
   - Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail (about 8 inches).
   - Use the darning needle to draw the tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight.
   - Weave in all ends.
 Part 2: Create the I-Cord Ribbon
1. Cast On:
   - Cast on 3 stitches using the same yarn.
2. Knit the I-Cord: 
   - Knit the 3 stitches.
   - Slide the work back to the other end of the needle (do not turn).
   - Repeat until the i-cord is about 30-40 inches long (length can vary depending on your preference).
3. Bind Off: 
   - Bind off loosely and leave a long tail for sewing.
 Part 3: Attach the I-Cord
- Thread the i-cord through the top of the beanie, either weaving it around the brim or tying a bow on top.
 Completed Project
- You should now have a warm beanie complete with a nice i-cord ribbon!