It has been well over 3 years since I posted this video/pattern on my YouTube channel.
Just a couple of weeks ago I realized that I didn’t write a blog post with the pattern!. Can you believe it?
Over 3 years and thousands of people have knit this hat using only my video.
I can’t believe it took me this long to write the pattern.
But you know what they say, better later than never! So here it is, the fair isle beanie pattern is finally here!
I´m also super happy to tell you that you can now find all the sizes, from NB to Adult.
Just in time and perfect for Christmas!
Pin now, knit later!
I can’t tell you enough how much I love this pattern. It was by far one of my BEST-SELLER at markets (back in the day, pre-pandemic).
Also, the combinations are endless. I normally use the main colour and then white for the “tiny hearts”. But of course, you can combine any colours!
I also love using white/cream as the main colour and then using different colours for the hearts, so fun!
If you are a visual person, I suggest you watch the video tutorial first, then scroll down and find the size that you want to make and follow the pattern.
Click HERE to purchase the ad-free printable pattern PDF. This PDF includes a knitting chart for an easier understanding of the pattern colour.
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Video tutorial
Materials:
- 1 skein of Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (for the main colour). 14 meters of white yarn or the colour of your preference for the hearts.
- Clover circular needles 9 mm/16″ (40 cm)
- A Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Stitches you should know
- Cast on
- Knit
- Decrease (knit two stitches together)
- Bind off
Abbreviations
K– Knit
P– Purl
Dec– Decrease
Note 1: Repeat the sequence in the brackets
Colour A: Main colour
Colour B: Hearts colour
Patterns
0-3 months
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on with colour A: 28 stitches.
Ribbing
Round 1: [K 1, P 1]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 2-4: Repeat round 1.
Body
Round 5: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 6: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 7: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 8: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 9: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 10: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 11: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 12: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 13: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 14: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around
Round 15: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 16: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Now you can cut the strand of colour B, we won’t use it anymore.
(Make sure your hat measures at least 5″ before decreasing)
Round 17: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 18: K 1, [Dec, K 1]. Repeat all the way around (19)
Round 19: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 20: K 1, [Dec]. Repeat all the way around (10)
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn.
With the tapestry needle passing through all the working stitches, remove the knitting needles. Pull tight to close.
Make a knot in the inside of the hat and cut the remaining yarn.
3-6 Months
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on with colour A: 32 stitches.
Ribbing
Round 1: [K 1, P 1]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 2-5: Repeat round 1.
Body
Round 6: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 7: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 8: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 9: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 10: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 11: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 12: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 13: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 14: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 15: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around
Round 16: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 17: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 18: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 19: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 20: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 21: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Now you can cut the strand of colour B, we won’t use it anymore.
(Make sure your hat measures at least 5.5″ before decreasing)
Round 22: [K 2, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (24)
Round 23: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 24: [K 1, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (16)
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn.
With the tapestry needle passing through all the working stitches, remove the knitting needles. Pull tight to close.
Make a knot on the inside of the hat and cut the remaining yarn.
6-12 Months
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on with colour A: 36 stitches.
Ribbing
Round 1: [K 1, P 1]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 2-6: Repeat round 1.
Body
Round 7: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 8: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 9: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 10: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 11: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 12: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 13: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 14: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 15: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 16: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around
Round 17: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 18: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 19: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 20: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 21: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 22: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Now you can cut the strand of colour B, we won’t use it anymore.
(Make sure your hat measures at least 6.5″ before decreasing)
Round 23: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 24: [K 2, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (24)
Round 25: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 26: [K 1, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (16)
Round 27: K all the way around with colour A
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn.
With the tapestry needle passing through all the working stitches, remove the knitting needles. Pull tight to close.
Make a knot in the inside of the hat and cut the remaining yarn.
Toddler
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on with colour A: 36 stitches.
Ribbing
Round 1: [K 1, P 1]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 2-7: Repeat round 1.
Body
Round 8: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 9: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 10: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 11: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 12: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 13: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 14: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 15: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 16: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 17: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around
Round 18: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 19: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 20: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 21: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 22: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 23: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 24: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 25: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Now you can cut the strand of colour B, we won’t use it anymore.
(Make sure your hat measures at least 7″ before decreasing)
Round 26: [K 2, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (27)
Round 27: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 28: [K 1, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (18)
Round 29: K all the way around with colour A
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn.
With the tapestry needle passing through all the working stitches, remove the knitting needles. Pull tight to close.
Make a knot in the inside of the hat and cut the remaining yarn.
Child
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on with colour A: 40 stitches.
Ribbing
Round 1: [K 1, P 1]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 2-7: Repeat round 1.
Body
Round 8: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 9: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 10: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 11: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 12: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 13: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 14: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 15: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 16: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 17: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around
Round 18: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 19: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 20: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 21: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 22: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 23: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 24: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 25: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 26: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 27: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 28: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 29: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Now you can cut the strand of colour B, we won’t use it anymore.
(Make sure your hat measures at least 7.5″ before decreasing)
Round 30: [K 2, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (32)
Round 31: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 32: [K 1, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (22)
Round 33: K all the way around with colour A.
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn.
With the tapestry needle passing through all the working stitches, remove the knitting needles. Pull tight to close.
Make a knot on the inside of the hat and cut the remaining yarn.
Adult
Using the long-tail cast-on method, cast on with colour A: 44 stitches.
Ribbing
Round 1: [K 1, P 1]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 2-8: Repeat round 1.
Body
Round 9: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 10: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 11: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 12: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 13: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 14: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 15: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 16: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 17: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 18: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around
Round 19: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 20: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 21: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 22: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 23: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 24: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 25: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 26: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 27: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 28: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Round 29: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 30: [K 3 with colour A, K 1 with colour B]. Repeat all the way around.
Round 31: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 32: K 1 with colour A, K1 with colour B [K3 with colour A, K1 with colour B]. Repeat until the last 2 stitches. K the last 2 stitches with colour A.
Now you can cut the strand of colour B, we won’t use it anymore.
(Make sure your hat measures at least 8.5″ before decreasing)
Round 33: [K 2, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (35)
Round 34: K all the way around with colour A.
Round 35: [K 1, Dec]. Repeat all the way around (24)
Round 36: K all the way around with colour A.
Leave a long tail and cut the yarn.
With the tapestry needle passing through all the working stitches, remove the knitting needles. Pull tight to close.
Make a knot on the inside of the hat and cut the remaining yarn.
I hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial, if so, don’t forget to tag me on social media!
Happy Crochet! – Dani
I am so happy that I found this pattern that used to willingly let us use. I need it for myself my family and friends. Thank you so much.