Bee Stitch Hat

by That Metzbower Girl Designs

Pattern #55653

Finished Measurements gauge

12.75 (15.25, 18, 20.5)” circumference. US 6 (4mm) DPNs or preferred method
To fit head circumference of for working in the round, or 2 sizes
approximately 12-14 (14-16, 16-18, 18-20)”. smaller than gauge needle

Yarn Notions
Brava Bulky (100% Premium Acrylic; 136 Yarn Needle
yards/100g): 25736 Canary, 25739 Rouge, 5 (6, 7, 8) Stitch Markers
25740 Tranquil, or 25738 Cornflower, 1 (1, Pom-Pom Maker (optional)
1, 2) skeins.
Gauge
Needles 12.5 sts and 23 rows = 4” in Bee Stitch
US 8 (5mm) DPNs or preferred method pattern, blocked.
for working in the round, or size to obtain
Bee Stitch Hat Round 9: (P2, P2tog) to end of round. 15 (18, 21, 24) sts.
Notes: This sweet little hat is a fantastic addition to any baby’s Round 10: Repeat Round 2.
wardrobe! Knit in the round, with a very easy stitch pattern, this Round 11: (P1, P2tog) to end of round. 10 (12, 14, 16) sts.
hat is a fun, quick project to make! There is only one end to weave Round 12: P2tog to end of round. 5 (6, 7, 8) sts.
in, and a jumbo pom-pom gives it that “awwwww!!!” factor.
Finishing
This hat was designed with no ease. To have a snug hat, go down
Cut yarn. Thread onto tapestry needle and pull through all 5
a size. For slouchier, go up one size. Remember to knit to your
(6, 7, 8) sts. Fasten securely. Either weave end into hat, or pull
original lengths, though!
up through pom-pom after made. Make pom-pom and attach.
Bee Stitch (in the round over an even number of sts) Weave in CO end. Block if desired.
Round 1: Purl all sts.
Just a helpful hint! I had trouble with my pom-pom pulling
Round 2: (K1, K1B) to end of round.
apart due to the yarn being a bulky weight. I fixed this by using
Round 3: Purl all sts
a regular sewing needle and thread, and running a couple of
Round 4: (K1B, K1) to end of round.
stitches through the middle of the pom-pom. This helped to keep
Repeat rnds 1-4 for pattern.
all yarn securely in place.
Knit 1 Below (K1B)
Knit into the stitch directly below the stitch on the left hand
needle. Place the new stitch on the right hand needle, and drop
the stitch off the left hand needle.

1x1 Ribbing (in the round over an even number of sts)

All Rounds: (K1, P1) to end of round.

Directions
The ribbing will be worked with the bigger needle, and the
main body with the 2 sizes smaller needle. The main body stitch
pattern is quite loose, and using 2 different size needles will help
maintain gauge uniformity throughout your hat.

Using the long-tailed CO method, and larger needles, loosely CO

48 (56, 64, 72) sts. PM to mark beginning of round. Join in the
round, being careful not to twist sts.

Work 1 (1, 1.5, 2)” of 1x1 Ribbing.

Change to smaller needles and begin Bee Stitch pattern as

follows:
Set Up Round: Purl all sts, decreasing 8 sts evenly across round
using P2tog. 40 (48, 56, 64) sts.
Next Round: Begin working Bee Stitch pattern starting with
Round 2, using either the line-by-line instructions or chart. When
following the chart, read each row from right to left, repeating the
2 sts across the round.

Continue working Bee Stitch pattern until hat measures 4.5 (5,
6, 7)” from CO edge. End with a round 4, but on that fourth row,
place a stitch marker every 8 sts for all sizes.

Decreases
Round 1: (P6, P2tog) to end of round, slipping markers when you
come to them from here on. 35 (42, 49, 56) sts.
Round 2: *(K1, K1B) to last st before marker, K1, SM*. Repeat from
* to * to end of round.
Round 3: (P5, P2tog) to end of round. 30 (36, 42, 48) sts.
Round 4: (K1B, K1) to end of round.
Round 5: (P4, P2tog) to end of round. 25 (30, 35, 40) sts.
Round 6: Repeat Round 2.
Round 7: (P3, P2tog) to end of round. 20 (24, 28, 32) sts.
Round 8: Repeat Round 4.

2 Bee Stitch Hat

 Bee Stitch Chart

2 1
4
3
2
1

Legend:
knit
knit stitch
purl
purl stitch
K1b
knit one below

pattern repeat

About the Designer

Melissa Metzbower, of That Metzbower
Girl Designs, has enjoyed knitting since
her college days. Her full time job is that
of Motherhood, but when she has a free
moment, she loves to design. When not
knitting, you can find her gardening,
beekeeping, or reading to her young
children. For other patterns, please
see http://www.ravelry.com/designers/
melissa-metzbower
For pattern support, please contact melissametzbower@
gmail.com

Abbreviations CO cast on PU pick up dec

cont continue P, p purl skp sl, k, psso: 1 st dec
“ inches dec decrease(es) p2tog purl 2 sts together sl slip
() rep inst bet ( )’s as many DPN(s) double pointed needle(s) pat pattern sl st slip stitch(es)
times as noted afterward EOR every other row pm place marker sm slip marker
* rep inst foll single * as inc increase pop popcorn ssk sl, sl, k these 2 sts tog
directed inst instructions pr previous row sssk sl, sl, sl, k these 3 sts tog
** rep inst bet * *’s as many K, k knit prev previous St st stockinette stitch
times as noted after K1-b knit 1 st tbl psso pass slipped stitch over st(s) stitch(es)
[] rep inst bet [ ]’s as many k2tog knit two sts together pwise purlwise tbl through back loop
times as noted after KFB knit into the front and R row tfl through front loop
alt alternate back of stitch rem remain(ing) tog together
approx approximately kwise knitwise rep repeat w&t wrap & turn (see specific
beg begin/beginning LH left hand Rev st st reverse stockinette stitch instructions in pattern)
bet between M1 make one stitch RH right hand WE work even
BO bind off M1L make a left-leaning st rnd(s) round(s) WS wrong side
CC contrast color M1R make a right-leaning st RS right side wyib with yarn in back
cm centimeter(s) MC main color sk skip wyif with yarn in front
cn cable needle mm millimeter(s) sk2p sl 1, k2tog, pass slipped yd(s) yard(s)
stitch over k2tog: 2 sts yo yarn over

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