My Darling, My Deer
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen… Get ready to spread holiday cheer with our delightful reindeer beanies! These fun and festive beanies are perfect for the entire family, offering sizes that cater to everyone from newborns to adults. Join in on the holiday fun while keeping cozy!
This charming beanie design primarily features a stockinette stitch, allowing for a super quick and enjoyable knitting experience. The easy-to-knit reindeer features come together swiftly, making this knitting project the ideal gift for your loved ones this season. Whether you're a seasoned knitter or just starting out, you'll find this project incredibly satisfying!
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Sizes Available: Baby, Toddler, Child, Tween, Teen/Adult
Finished Measurements: 5” (Baby) | 5.5” (Toddler) | 6” (Child) | 6.5” (Tween) | 7.5” (Teen/Adult) height x 12” (Baby) | 14” (Toddler) | 16” (Child) | 18” (Tween) | 20” (Teen/Adult) circumference. This beanie will comfortably fit heads up to a maximum size of 16” (Baby) | 18” (Toddler) | 19.5” (Child) | 20” (Tween) | 23” (Teen/Adult).
Yarn Requirements: For this fun project, you'll need 1 skein of Caron Simply Soft in the rich Chocolate colorway, along with 20-30 yards of the Off-White colorway for a delightful contrast, and 10-20 yards in the Plum Wine colorway for those adorable inner ear details. Alternatively, you can use approximately 90-150 yards of your favorite worsted weight yarn for the main color (MC), 20-30 yards for the antler color, and 10-20 yards for the inner ear accents.
Needles Needed: You'll need US size 7 (4.5 mm) 16” circular needles, as well as either double-pointed needles (DPNs) or a long circular needle to utilize the magic loop method for seamless knitting.
Gauge: For this reindeer beanie pattern, aim for a gauge of 22 stitches x 28 rows = 4” in stockinette stitch. Make sure to check your gauge to ensure a proper fit!
So grab your needles, select your yarn colors, and start knitting these adorable reindeer beanies that are sure to bring joy to your holiday celebrations. Whether you're making them for family, friends, or as charming decorations, these beanies will make everyone smile! Get started today and embrace the spirit of the season!
