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Beanie baby – yarn and yarn alternatives
- Skill level
- Beginner
- Tools
- 3,5 mm circular needle (40 cm) and 3,5 mm double-pointed needles
- Gauge
- 28 sts × 28 rows in rib = 10 × 10 cm on 3,5 mm needles, with the fabric slightly stretched, using 2 strands of Sunday or 1 strand of Double Sunday held together with 1 strand of Alpakka Følgetråd
Which yarn do you need for Beanie baby? Find the recommended yarn, quantities by size and alternative yarns here. A stretchy ribbed baby hat with a folded brim, knitted from the bottom up. An Italian cast-on creates a flexible edge, and the crown is shaped with decreases. The hat is knitted with two strands of Sunday held together with Alpakka Følgetråd; the pattern also includes a version using Double Sunday and Alpakka Følgetråd.
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Yarn for Beanie baby
Choose a size and we’ll calculate how much yarn you need.
0-3 months = head circumference 36–38 cm, length 17,5 cm including 4,5 cm folded brim
3-6 months = head circumference 39–41 cm, length 19 cm including 5 cm folded brim
1-2 years = head circumference 42–45 cm, length 22 cm including 5,5 cm folded brim
3-4 years = head circumference 46–49 cm, length 23 cm including 6 cm folded brim
1 skeins
Colour: 9873as specified in the pattern
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Where can I buy yarn for Beanie baby?
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Weight
50 g
Length
235 m
You need
1 skeins
- Broderi & Garn 1901Cheapest
from SEK 79 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 800 kr
SEK 79
Visit shop → - Sandnes Garn
from SEK 79 / skein · Frakt från 79 kr
SEK 79
Visit shop → - MYO Make Your Own
from SEK 85 / skein
SEK 85
Visit shop → - Garn och Tygverkstan
from SEK 85 / skein
SEK 85
Visit shop → - Lilla garnbutiken
from SEK 85 / skein · Frakt från 49 kr, fri över 700 kr
SEK 85
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Buy all yarn · size 0-3 mån
- 1 × Sandnes Garn Sunday
Estimated total cost: SEK 79 · all from MYO Make Your Own: SEK 85
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Alternative yarns for Beanie baby
We only suggest yarns with a very similar gauge and length per gram – so your garment comes out the right size, even with a different brand.
Want the yarn to feel different?
Instead of Sandnes Garn Sunday
Always make a gauge swatch when substituting yarn. Our assessment of feel is based on fibre and spinning method – everyone experiences itchiness differently.
Frequently asked questions about yarn for Beanie baby
How much yarn do I need for Beanie baby?
- 0-3 mån: 1 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
- 3-6 mån: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
- 1-2 år: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
- 3-4 år: 2 skeins Sandnes Garn Sunday
Which yarn is used in Beanie baby?
The pattern is written for Sandnes Garn Sunday (main yarn (2 strands, held together with alpakka følgetråd)). Gauge: 28 sts × 28 rows in rib = 10 × 10 cm on 3,5 mm needles, with the fabric slightly stretched, using 2 strands of Sunday or 1 strand of Double Sunday held together with 1 strand of Alpakka Følgetråd.
Can I use a different yarn for Beanie baby?
Yes, if the gauge matches. The closest match to Sunday among our yarns is Isager Tvinni (97% match). Recalculate the amount in metres and read how to substitute yarn.
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