Cottagecore Floral Beanie Free Pattern

Cottagecore Floral Beanie Free Pattern

Introduction

Embrace the serene charm of cottagecore with this delightful floral beanie, featuring soft muted vintage colors and intricate flower motifs. Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your winter wardrobe, this beanie combines comfort and style, making it a must-have accessory for the chilly months ahead.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: DK weight yarn in soft muted vintage colors: dusty rose, sage green, cream, and lavender.
• Needles: US 6 (4mm) circular needles with a 16-inch cable.
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
• Stitch Marker: To mark the beginning of the round.
• Scissors: For cutting the yarn.
• Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cast On: Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on 112 stitches with the dusty rose yarn. Ensure that the stitches are not twisted when you join in the round.
2. Mark the Beginning: Place a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of the round.
3. Ribbing (Rounds 1-6):
   • Round 1: *K2, P2* repeat until the end of the round.
   • Repeat this pattern for a total of 6 rounds.
4. Stockinette Stitch (Rounds 7-16):
   • Round 7: Switch to stockinette stitch by knitting all stitches.
   • Continue knitting every round for 10 rounds.
5. Floral Motif (Rounds 17-36):
   • Round 17: Begin the floral motif using the intarsia technique. Refer to the provided chart for the floral pattern.
   • Incorporate sage green, cream, and lavender yarn as needed while maintaining the stockinette stitch.
   • Continue this pattern for a total of 20 rounds, ensuring the floral motifs are clearly defined.
6. Crown Decreases (Rounds 37-?):
   • Round 1: *K10, k2tog* repeat to the end of the round (104 stitches remaining).
   • Round 2: Knit all stitches.
   • Round 3: *K9, k2tog* repeat to the end of the round (96 stitches remaining).
   • Round 4: Knit all stitches.
   • Continue this decrease pattern, reducing the number of stitches between k2tog by 1 every other round until you have 8 stitches remaining.
7. Finishing:
   • Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
   • Thread the tail through the remaining 8 stitches and pull tight to close the top of the beanie.
   • Weave in all ends securely using a tapestry needle.

Your Cottagecore Floral Beanie is now complete! Enjoy wearing your beautiful creation or gift it to someone special. Happy knitting!