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LITTLE LADYBIRD BEANIE

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Skill Level
Easy/Intermediate

Children just love ladybirds...(or ladybugs)!  This little ladybird beanie would be a fun addition to any child's wardrobe

These picture knits are worked flat and seamed for easy intarsia knitting.  If you are a new knitter and not quite ready to work in intarsia this time, you can turn this pattern into a simple project by Swiss darning (duplicate stitching) the little ladybirds onto your beanie after knitting.

This knitting pattern has instructions for the following sizes:
6-8lbs (0-3m, 3-6m, 6-12m, 1-2 yrs, 3-5 years)

Choose any  4 Ply yarn (or sport yarn) that knits on 3.25mm (US3) needles to the tension listed below. The little beanie shown here was knitted in Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino

Tension 
Stocking stitch
10cms/4 inches  =   25-26sts                                    
10cms/4 inches  =   34-35 rows   

Size
Hat Circumference measured flat and stretched
6-8 lbs 
27-30cms   (103/-12ins)
0-3 months
30-34cms   (12-131/2ins)
3- 6 months
34-38cms   (131/2-15ins)
6-12 months   
38-42cms   (15-161/2ins)
1-2 years   
42-46cms   (161/2-18ins)
3-5 years
46-51cms   (18–20ins)


You will need:
A pair of 3.25mm (US3) single pointed needles
Yarn used - Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino
25 (30, 35, 40, 45, 50) gm of Apple/002 (Main colour)        
10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10) gm of Ruby/700 (Ladybird)                   
5 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) gms of Black/300 (Ladybird)
Tiny amount of White/100 (Eyes)
Darning/tapestry needle

This easy-to-read knitting pattern has separate detailed row by row instructions and picture charts for each size to help to make this pattern super easy. 
If you are printing this pattern, just print out the size you are knitting along with the 'All Sizes pages to save on ink!  All pages are clearly numbered and indexed.

PDF INSTANT DOWNLOADS are available immediately after purchase. 
PRINTED PATTERNS will be packed up and in the post to you within 1-2 working days and are sent by Royal Mail 1st Class post. 

If you have a question, send us a message via our contact form.... we are always happy to help.

© Copyright all rights reserved. Linda Whaley.  March 2016.
This pattern is copyrighted and is sold for PERSONAL USE ONLY.  The use of this pattern for any other purpose is prohibited. Sharing, re-selling, or distributing this knitting pattern, making & selling a finished hand knit from this knitting pattern, are all prohibited.