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Beanie
Sew your very own beanie, or even create one for a friend! Use your own choice of fabric to show off your style, and choose a texture suitable for you. If you're looking to create a super warm cuddly beanie, polar fleece is a great choice. That is what we have used to create our beanie.
This project is perfect for beginners and any sewist up to an advanced level.
Materials needed:
- Polar Fleece fabric
- Matching thread
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Overlocker (optional)
- Beanie pattern →
Tip:
Don't have an overlocker? Use a built-in zig zag stitch on your machine to finish off the edges to stop the fabric from fraying.
Instructions:
Click here to download the pattern and instructions (PDF) to complete the beanie →
- Cut out your fabric pieces including 2 beanie pieces and 2 band pieces. Start with the beanie.
- Fold your beanie piece over and stitch along the top cornered edge. You may want to overlock this edge to ensure it doesn’t fray.
- Repeat for the second beanie piece.
- With right sides together pin and then stitch 1/4” around the curved edge.
- Pin together the band, right sides facing. Stitch 1/4” down both sides.
- Fold the band down to the right side. Fold the beanie inside out to the right side. Place the raw edges of the beanie bottom and band together and stitch 1/4” along the band. Overlock this edge so that it doesn’t fray.
- Fold the band down and iron the edges flat to complete your beanie.
DONATE SOME TO A CHARITY
These beanies can also be donated to charity. If you want to contribute to a great cause, the charities listed below accept handmade beanies. Just send your creations in to the mailing address provided.
Are you a charity that would accept this item? Contact us to have your details added here.
Queensland
Night Ninjas
PO Box 205
Capalaba QLD 4157
Australia
Embroider a badge using the Night Ninja logo and add it to your beanie ready for donation! For those who own a free arm machine, you can embroider the Night Ninja design directly onto the beanie if you wish.
Download the Night Ninja badge design →
Download the Night Ninja design →
View our 'Embroidered Badge' project instructions →
Magic Moments - Grandies
228 Forest Acres Drive
Lake MacDonald QLD 4563
Australia
If you have an embroidery machine, why not embroider these beanies with the Magic Moments logo to help support the Grandies Charity.
Download the Magic Moments embroidery logo →
Download the Grandies embroidery logo →
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Echidna project material/ fabric requirements are an indication only and can seem to be generous. This has been intentional. Should you make a cutting or embroidery mistake you will have sufficient fabric to rectify your error.