Free knitting pattern: Balloons beanie hat
Knit an adorable and playful baby hat with the Balloons Beanie pattern! This charming beanie features a classic design with fun balloon decorations, making it a perfect gift for newborns, babies, and toddlers. Choose to knit it with or without earflaps for extra warmth and a custom touch. Ideal for knitters who are comfortable working in the round and managing basic increases and decreases.
This intermediate-level knitting pattern offers clear step-by-step instructions to create a cozy, stylish hat that brings joy to little ones. Plus, find an exclusive 15% discount coupon inside the pattern for all of my premium designs!
✔ Sizes: Newborn (0-3 months) / 6 months / 1 year / 3 years
✔ Knitted: In the round
✔ Yarn: Worsted or Aran weight yarn (Category 4), approx. 40–80g (65–135 yards) + small amounts of 3 contrast colors for balloons
✔ Needles:
• US 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles for main body
• US 4 (3.5 mm) needles for balloon decorations and earflaps
✔ Gauge: 18 sts x 24 rows = 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch
✔ Optional: Add braids to earflaps for an extra playful look
