Free Knitting Pattern: Go Doyers Beanie

My best friend loves the LA Dodgers, so I knew that I had to make her something Dodger-related for Christmas. I designed this “Go Doyers!” as a nod to the pet name of her favorite team. You could definitely substitute the “Doyers” name for something else or keep it as is to show your LA pride.

As Vince Skully would say, “It’s time for Dodger baseball!”

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Go Doyers! Beanie Knitting Pattern

Sizes

• Small/Medium  Adult (20-21” head circumference)
• Optional: Go up one needle size for Med/Large Adult (22-23” head circumference)

Materials Needed

• Main color (MC): 1 skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease 4-ply worsted in Fisherman (MC)
• Contrasting Color (CC): 1 skein of Lion Brand Wool-Ease 4-ply worsted in Blue Heather (CC)

Needles

• Size US 5 (3.75 mm) 16” circular needle
• Size US 6 (4.0 mm) 16” circular needle
• Size US 6 (4.0 mm) DPNs (if needed)

Notions

• Darning Needle
• Stitch Markers
• (Optional) Fluffy Faux Fur Pom Pom

Gauge

Gauge: 24sts/28 rows per 4 inches of stockinette

Take time to check your gauge! If you are a tight knitter, I recommend going up a needle size since fairisle tends to compress stitches.

Gauge listed is for stranded colorwork in the round.

Abbreviations

Go Doyers Hat Pattern

Ribbed Band

1. With smaller circular needles or DPNs, CO 108 stitches with CC yarn.
2. PM for BOR and join sts for working in the round. Be mindful to not twist the stitches as you are joining. 
3. (K2 with MC, P2 with CC) repeat until end of round. Work this pattern for 1” or desired length. 

Begin Chart Pattern

1. Switch to larger circular needle. Begin working Chart A starting from 1st round with CC.
2. On round 16 (with MC) K 36 sts, PM, K 36 sts, PM. You’ve now divided the hat into 3 sections.
3. Continue on to Chart B. The markers will help differentiate your chart repeats for the lettering section.
4. Continue on to Chart C, removing all markers except at the BOR.

Begin Crown Shaping

1. You will now begin to decrease for the crown.  Switch to DPNs or magic loop method when sts become too tight.
2. (With CC Yarn): (K7, K2tog) rep until end of row  (96 sts remaining) 
3. (MC): Knit all sts
4. (MC): (K6, K2tog) rep until end of row (84 sts remaining)
5. (CC): Knit all sts
6. (CC): (K5, K2tog) rep until end of row (72 sts remaining)
7. (MC):  Knit all sts
8. (MC): (K4, K2tog) rep until end of row (60 sts remaining)
9. (CC): Knit all sts
10. (CC): (K3, Ktog) rep until end of row (48 sts remaining)
11. (MC): (K2, k2tog) rep until end of row (36 sts remaining)
12. (MC): (K1, k2tog) rep until end of row (24 sts remaining)
13. (MC): K2tog all around (12 sts remaining)
14. (MC): K2tog all around (6 sts remaining)
15. Break yarn leaving a 7” tail. Using a darning needle, thread through remaining stitches and secure tightly. 
16. Using a darning needle, weave in all loose ends. Block lightly if desired. 
17. Optional: Add a faux fur pom pom for added flair!

Chart A

Chart B

Chart C

I hope you enjoy making this hat as much as I enjoyed creating it! If you do make one of my creations, please feel free to tag @orangegrovehome on social media or add a project over on Ravelry. Happy knitting!